Coolant hose routing?

[topbob]

Hi, could someone please take a look at their 2.5 engine -'99 if possible- and
maybe draw a diagram of the coolant hose routing. It's been a couple months
since I pulled the engine and I've forgotten, (among other things), where some
of the smaller hoses connect. Usually have another car to copy from but my other Contours are 2.0s. If a drawing or picture are not possible, perhaps a
verbal "picture" would help. Much obliged.
bob

 

[RRT_SVT]

if you wait until tomorrow i take a picture

 

[topbob]

Ok, I will be happy to wait and appreciate your efforts. Am making all other
connections first and it will be nice to have the car running again. (It had a
bad valve, so put in a used engine). Looks like your SVT may be a 'little'
faster than mine!

 

[69Boss302]

Maybe these will help a little?

 

[topbob]

RRT SVT and 69 Boss 302: Thanks for your help and the pix. My confusion
stemmed from my thinking that the fitting @ left rear of the upper intake
manifold was for coolant instead of a fresh air tube to the airbox. I'll try to
use what few brains I've left next time before bothering you folks. Now, if
I haven't mounted the engine backwards....the fun continues. Thanks again.

 

[69Boss302]

It may be too late for this, but does this help?

http://s41.photobucket.com/albums/e290/69boss302/?action=view&current=P1020605.jpg

I'm going to do more in the coming week like this.

 

[topbob]

Yes, all the photos helped. If I'd been thinking, I would have tagged every
wire, hose, and bolt as all manuals advise, but thought memory would be
sufficient; at least that's how I remember the thinking going. Hopes are all
will be ready today for firing 'er up. Thanks again for the help.
bob
'69 AMC Javelin/ 401

 

[69Boss302]

just remember that all of the wiring harness plugs only plug in one way, so it'd be hard to get those wrong.

I can see some confusion when it comes to the hoses though. I spend a decent amount of time in the junkyards looking at them all the time and I still have problems remembering where things go.

 

[topbob]

Hard maybe but not impossible to plug the wire connectors incorrectly - I'll
cut 'em and splice if I have to! Tomorrow is test day. If she explodes I'll give
you a report. Even if it by some miracle runs, will report that too. May have
changed 25-35 engines; this was by far the most difficult. (Out the top; without the atx).

 

[cannondalemtb]

Hard maybe but not impossible to plug the wire connectors incorrectly - I'll
cut 'em and splice if I have to! Tomorrow is test day. If she explodes I'll give
you a report. Even if it by some miracle runs, will report that too. May have
changed 25-35 engines; this was by far the most difficult. (Out the top; without the atx).

This post made me laugh. :laugh:

 

[topbob]

You are easily amused, it seems. Glad you like the attempt at humor; there
wasn't much humor in evidence here as I lay under the filthy *&#%%# (car). And
there won't be if the aforementioned (car) doesn't start and run. And I'll have
'former owner of:' under my name too.

 

[topbob]

Well, the wonderful '99 Contour started and ran smoothly and quietly. To all
who helped or even read this thrilling tale, I offer my thanks and stand ready
to help you if the need arises and my knowledge is applicable.
bob

 

[69Boss302]

That's awesome Bob. I'm sure you're glad you didn't have to set fire to it:laugh:

 

[topbob]

Yes, gasoline is so expensive.

 

[69Boss302]

I know $3.40 around here for the good stuff.