[timmybuddhadude]

Hi I have a ford falcon ef I thinks it's a 96.. stationwagon. I have searched all of Google and can't find the bleeder screw to bleed air from the coolant... or where the thermostat is. Also, is there a separate reservoir besides the one on the left for water.. for adding coolant?
Would help if I knew where these things were, does anyone know the Ef and can descrbe the location to me? Would me MUCH appreciated!
Thanks
(have an overheating problem &am trying to eliminate things before giving up to the gasket thing which would be disastrous. Thanks again

[TxGreaseMonkey]

Ford uses a degasser system; therefore, no need for a bleeder screw. Thermostat is possibly on the underside of the engine, near the radiator.

[timmybuddhadude]

Great, thanks for quick reply... and what's the size of the thermostat? Do you know? Also, do you know what the story is by propping up the front of the car, taking off water coolant lid and letting it run to release excess/blocked air? Thanks for help... alos, I just put coolant in the water reservoire,right? I can't seem to find a separate cooling place.many thanks again

[timmybuddhadude]

And does a degasser system mean that it just doenst get air blocks ? The EF ?thanks

[TxGreaseMonkey]

Yes, just add coolant to the degasser reservoir. No idea on the size of the thermostat.

It may be overheating due to phosphate scale build-up, in which case you'll need to replace the radiator. Only use 50/50 recommended antifreeze and distilled water, once you solve the problem.

Yes, it automatically purges the system of air (degasses).

[timmybuddhadude]

OK, so there is no point in trying to release it from air blocks then? If not then that is bad news because that means highly liely gasket. Was low on water the other day but I thought I stopped it in time. Is coolant necessary* on these?(only put water in at this point), and I guess propping it on a hill to try and blow air out is pointless now? Thanks for answers

[timmybuddhadude]

Is coolant necessary ? Like, it is common that always without* coolant it will overheat? It's that or the gasket methinks I doubt a buildup of phosphate could be so immediate with immediate effect

[TxGreaseMonkey]

Unfortunately, it may have warped aluminum head, blown head gasket, and caused valve damage, if it overheated.

Overheating problems are generally caused by a gradual deterioration in conditions due to poor preventive maintenace. Suddenly, then, the car overheats and it's apparent there's a problem.

[timmybuddhadude]

Thought so, thanks.. will give up on trying to purge it for air blocks then, thanks very much for your help again.. sucks !