Coolant leak the metal tube at the back of the motor

2002 FORD F-150
315,975 MILES • 4.6L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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RICK FRIESEN
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My truck just sprung a leak out of the metal tube at the back of the motor on passenger side which is connected to heater hose. i am trying to find out what the part is called where these hoses connect to.
Mar 25, 2020 at 2:37 PM
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SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello,

The part you are after is called the Engine Coolant Valley Tube. I have included the Original Equipment Manufacturer[OEM] part number for this in the diagrams down below. I hope that this helps.

Thanks,
Alex
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