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Thermostat housing removal socket size needed

Tiny
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  • 2002 FORD CROWN VICTORIA
  • 3.0L
  • V6
  • RWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 25,000 MILES
What size socket is needed to remove the thermostat housing bolts? Is it a SAE or metric size?
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Monday, May 4th, 2015 AT 12:59 PM

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Tiny
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The hose clamp is 5/16 or 8mm the housing is 13mm deep swivel socket.
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Monday, May 4th, 2015 AT 4:47 PM
Tiny
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Thank you very much for the prompt response. My son has tried every SAE socket made for the task of removing the housing to replace the thermostat.
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Monday, May 4th, 2015 AT 7:40 PM
Tiny
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No problem. Happy to help.
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Tuesday, May 5th, 2015 AT 11:38 AM

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