Engine Block Heater - Coolant Leaks

86ford21 Article No. 86-6-25

LEAKS - COOLANT - IMMERSION HEATER (BLOCK HEATER) - 2.9L V-6 ENGINE

LIGHT TRUCK 1986 RANGER

An engine coolant leak may be caused by an improperly torqued attaching bolt for the engine immersion heater (engine block heater). If the immersion heater is leaking, the procedure listed below should be used.

Figure 25:

The immersion heater is located in the front face of the driver's side cylinder head. With the cable connector in the inboard or "2 o'clock" position (heating element will be in the "8 o'clock" position) (Figure 25) torque the heater element attaching bolt to 10-14 ft.lbs. (13.6- 18.9 N-m).
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: Supersedes 86-3-31
WARRANTY STATUS: Reimbursable within the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual.
OPERATION: SP6051B86 - With A/C
TIME: 0.6 Hr.
OPERATION: SP6051B186 - Without A/C
TIME: 0.3 Hr. DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 6A051 - Code: 45