Water by-pass tube?

Wich88 · April 27th, 2011, 09:35 AM

Was needing some insight on how or easiest way to remove? I need to get to the front 2 intake bolts and can't get the tube to budge. Thanks.

Tang Stang · April 27th, 2011, 09:57 AM

After messing with plenty of these, I've found the easiest way to get them out of the heads is to carefully pry up against the sensor bosses with a screwdriver. Remove the sensors before doing so...this pic was taken just to show where to place the screwdriver.

Wich88 · April 27th, 2011, 10:48 AM

Thanks man. Reps!! I was afraid to pry from down there.90k miles and she's fighting me the whole way!

Tang Stang · April 27th, 2011, 03:34 PM

No problem. Glad you were able to get it off. Those things can be a real pain to free from the heads.

Wich88 · April 27th, 2011, 04:42 PM

Hopefully it goes back on easier than it came off.

Mach Boy · April 27th, 2011, 11:31 PM

Originally Posted by Wich88

Hopefully it goes back on easier than it came off.

Judging by the looks of the crossover cap, I'd say it's not going back on. For those of you with 4Vs that are constantly filling up your coolant give this a serious look:

Got bored and solved a problem.... - Ford Mustang Forums : Corral.net Mustang Forum

Great quality too btw.

Wich88 · April 28th, 2011, 04:47 AM

Cool! I'm going to have to get one. Mine is stuck on, going to have to heat it up to get it off. Nice little addition to cleaning up the motor. Reps.

98mark8lsc · May 2nd, 2011, 11:49 PM

Originally Posted by Mach Boy

Judging by the looks of the crossover cap, I'd say it's not going back on. For those of you with 4Vs that are constantly filling up your coolant give this a serious look:

Got bored and solved a problem.... - Ford Mustang Forums : Corral.net Mustang Forum

Great quality too btw.

I work with that guy. He's actually using my design. We made a deal where he gets to sell them on a couple forums and I get to sell them on the others. lol.
He's in Cancun for a week. PM me if you're interested in one of these...
Here's my original thread on them:
Coolant Crossover Cap... - Lincolns of Distinction Discussion Forum

Wich88 · May 3rd, 2011, 06:50 AM

I like how the other one you can put a socket or wrench to it. Can you make it the same way and how much?

Wich88 · June 2nd, 2011, 04:21 PM

Just got my plug for the crossover tube. Wanted to let everyone know the guy is legit and ships fast.

I ended up having to weld a nut to my old plug to remove it. I also found out Ford doesn't make the crossover tubes anymore.

Cobraman1024 · June 3rd, 2011, 07:54 AM

I prefer the clean look of the original ford plug. The "secret" is to use some anti-seize on the plug threads so that it does not get stuck.
Also, if you want to make it a little easier to remove the bypass tube next time, clean up the bores in the block so that all the dirt is gone and you can see bare aluminum. Then lubricate all three of the o-rings with a small coat of oil. That bypass tube separates into two parts with an o-ring sealing them together in the middle.
You can get brand new o-rings from NAPA, just give them the bypass tube and they will match some up for you.

Wich88 · June 3rd, 2011, 08:31 AM

Originally Posted by Cobraman1024

I prefer the clean look of the original ford plug. The "secret" is to use some anti-seize on the plug threads so that it does not get stuck.
Also, if you want to make it a little easier to remove the bypass tube next time, clean up the bores in the block so that all the dirt is gone and you can see bare aluminum. Then lubricate all three of the o-rings with a small coat of oil. That bypass tube separates into two parts with an o-ring sealing them together in the middle.
You can get brand new o-rings from NAPA, just give them the bypass tube and they will match some up for you.

Good advice. I wish the PO could have read it, but he didn't and my plug was fused to the bypass tube. You can still get the o-rings from Ford, just can't get the bypass tube. I don't have to worry about it coming off again, instead of having a slot for a quarter inch drive that I have to worry about stripping out. I can now put a socket to it

. IMO I think it looks better than the stock plug.

Tang Stang · June 3rd, 2011, 08:35 AM

Originally Posted by Wich88

Wanted to let everyone know the guy is legit and ships fast.

I sent him a PM here over a month ago for one and never heard back. I just sent him another PM over on the LOD site yesterday. Hopefully I'll get a reply.

Wich88 · June 3rd, 2011, 08:53 AM

I used the link below and it took about 2 days for him to get back to me. I didn't go through the guy that chimed in on this thread and said he made them also.

Got bored and solved a problem.... - Ford Mustang Forums : Corral.net Mustang Forum

Tang Stang · June 3rd, 2011, 09:03 AM

Yeah, I just sent Toybreaker a PM over there. I guess we'll see who gets my money.

Wich88 · June 3rd, 2011, 09:12 AM

I'm sure Toybreaker will get back to you.

Tang Stang · June 3rd, 2011, 11:55 AM

Originally Posted by Wich88

I'm sure Toybreaker will get back to you.

He just replied and was just sent some Paypal funds.

Can't wait to get mine.

Wich88 · June 3rd, 2011, 01:23 PM

April 27th, 2011, 09:35 AM	#1
Wich88 Regular 1997 SVT Cobra Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: GBT, Michigan Posts: 488 iTrader: 0 reviews	Water by-pass tube? Was needing some insight on how or easiest way to remove? I need to get to the front 2 intake bolts and can't get the tube to budge. Thanks. __________________ MM Cobra member #89 MGW Shifter, 3.73's, Moser axles,UPR upper and lower control arms, MSD COILS, Flowmasters 40's, Cobra R's wrapped with Nitto's, Last edited by Wich88; April 27th, 2011 at 09:45 AM.

April 27th, 2011, 09:57 AM	#2
Tang Stang Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 1,959 iTrader: 2 reviews	After messing with plenty of these, I've found the easiest way to get them out of the heads is to carefully pry up against the sensor bosses with a screwdriver. Remove the sensors before doing so...this pic was taken just to show where to place the screwdriver. __________________ Rod @ AzzKicker Cars 2004 Ford Mustang GT-The Driver-BBK CAI, PP TB & Inlet, Steeda UD's, SLP LM1, & 3.73's. 1990 Mercury Cougar XR7-The Meth Addict-5.0L DOHC Stroker w/2.1L KB SC. 1995 Ford F150-Mud Toy-5.0L, 4x4, 33's, & Warn 8274 Winch

April 27th, 2011, 10:48 AM	#3
Wich88 Regular 1997 SVT Cobra Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: GBT, Michigan Posts: 488 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks man. Reps!! I was afraid to pry from down there.90k miles and she's fighting me the whole way! __________________ MM Cobra member #89 MGW Shifter, 3.73's, Moser axles,UPR upper and lower control arms, MSD COILS, Flowmasters 40's, Cobra R's wrapped with Nitto's,

April 27th, 2011, 03:34 PM	#4
Tang Stang Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 1,959 iTrader: 2 reviews	No problem. Glad you were able to get it off. Those things can be a real pain to free from the heads. __________________ Rod @ AzzKicker Cars 2004 Ford Mustang GT-The Driver-BBK CAI, PP TB & Inlet, Steeda UD's, SLP LM1, & 3.73's. 1990 Mercury Cougar XR7-The Meth Addict-5.0L DOHC Stroker w/2.1L KB SC. 1995 Ford F150-Mud Toy-5.0L, 4x4, 33's, & Warn 8274 Winch

April 27th, 2011, 04:42 PM	#5
Wich88 Regular 1997 SVT Cobra Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: GBT, Michigan Posts: 488 iTrader: 0 reviews	Hopefully it goes back on easier than it came off. __________________ MM Cobra member #89 MGW Shifter, 3.73's, Moser axles,UPR upper and lower control arms, MSD COILS, Flowmasters 40's, Cobra R's wrapped with Nitto's,

April 28th, 2011, 04:47 AM	#7
Wich88 Regular 1997 SVT Cobra Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: GBT, Michigan Posts: 488 iTrader: 0 reviews	Cool! I'm going to have to get one. Mine is stuck on, going to have to heat it up to get it off. Nice little addition to cleaning up the motor. Reps. __________________ MM Cobra member #89 MGW Shifter, 3.73's, Moser axles,UPR upper and lower control arms, MSD COILS, Flowmasters 40's, Cobra R's wrapped with Nitto's,

May 3rd, 2011, 06:50 AM	#9
Wich88 Regular 1997 SVT Cobra Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: GBT, Michigan Posts: 488 iTrader: 0 reviews	I like how the other one you can put a socket or wrench to it. Can you make it the same way and how much? __________________ MM Cobra member #89 MGW Shifter, 3.73's, Moser axles,UPR upper and lower control arms, MSD COILS, Flowmasters 40's, Cobra R's wrapped with Nitto's,

June 2nd, 2011, 04:21 PM	#10
Wich88 Regular 1997 SVT Cobra Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: GBT, Michigan Posts: 488 iTrader: 0 reviews	Just got my plug for the crossover tube. Wanted to let everyone know the guy is legit and ships fast. I ended up having to weld a nut to my old plug to remove it. I also found out Ford doesn't make the crossover tubes anymore. __________________ MM Cobra member #89 MGW Shifter, 3.73's, Moser axles,UPR upper and lower control arms, MSD COILS, Flowmasters 40's, Cobra R's wrapped with Nitto's,

June 3rd, 2011, 07:54 AM	#11
Cobraman1024 Enthusiast 1995 SVT Cobra Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fall River, MA and Juffair, Bahrain Posts: 780 iTrader: 0 reviews	I prefer the clean look of the original ford plug. The "secret" is to use some anti-seize on the plug threads so that it does not get stuck. Also, if you want to make it a little easier to remove the bypass tube next time, clean up the bores in the block so that all the dirt is gone and you can see bare aluminum. Then lubricate all three of the o-rings with a small coat of oil. That bypass tube separates into two parts with an o-ring sealing them together in the middle. You can get brand new o-rings from NAPA, just give them the bypass tube and they will match some up for you. __________________ 1995 SVT Cobra #182/4005, 275/305, 217k miles 1996 SVT Mystic Cobra #1666/2000, 267/263, 178k miles 1995 Mustang, 3.8L, 233k miles 1993 Mustang LX, 2.3L, T5 convert, 95 GT suspension swap, 03 Cobra steering rack, 250k miles sold: 1987 GT MM Military Crew Member MM+Cleavage member #21

June 3rd, 2011, 08:53 AM	#14
Wich88 Regular 1997 SVT Cobra Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: GBT, Michigan Posts: 488 iTrader: 0 reviews	I used the link below and it took about 2 days for him to get back to me. I didn't go through the guy that chimed in on this thread and said he made them also. Got bored and solved a problem.... - Ford Mustang Forums : Corral.net Mustang Forum __________________ MM Cobra member #89 MGW Shifter, 3.73's, Moser axles,UPR upper and lower control arms, MSD COILS, Flowmasters 40's, Cobra R's wrapped with Nitto's,

June 3rd, 2011, 09:03 AM	#15
Tang Stang Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 1,959 iTrader: 2 reviews	Yeah, I just sent Toybreaker a PM over there. I guess we'll see who gets my money. __________________ Rod @ AzzKicker Cars 2004 Ford Mustang GT-The Driver-BBK CAI, PP TB & Inlet, Steeda UD's, SLP LM1, & 3.73's. 1990 Mercury Cougar XR7-The Meth Addict-5.0L DOHC Stroker w/2.1L KB SC. 1995 Ford F150-Mud Toy-5.0L, 4x4, 33's, & Warn 8274 Winch

June 3rd, 2011, 09:12 AM	#16
Wich88 Regular 1997 SVT Cobra Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: GBT, Michigan Posts: 488 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'm sure Toybreaker will get back to you. __________________ MM Cobra member #89 MGW Shifter, 3.73's, Moser axles,UPR upper and lower control arms, MSD COILS, Flowmasters 40's, Cobra R's wrapped with Nitto's,

June 3rd, 2011, 01:23 PM	#18
Wich88 Regular 1997 SVT Cobra Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: GBT, Michigan Posts: 488 iTrader: 0 reviews	__________________ MM Cobra member #89 MGW Shifter, 3.73's, Moser axles,UPR upper and lower control arms, MSD COILS, Flowmasters 40's, Cobra R's wrapped with Nitto's,

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