How Do You Tighten Or Replace Coolant Hoses In A Mercury Villager?
Replacing the coolant hoses on a Mercury Villager is an easy project that requires a few basic tools. Check coolant hoses twice a year and replace them when signs of wear or cracking appear. Models after 1999 have plastic petcock drain plugs; take care when removing the plug to avoid stripping the threads. Cool down the engine for an hour after driving then remove the radiator cap and set it aside. Place a bucket or catch can under the drain plug and release enough coolant to minimize leaking when removing the hoses. Release the clamps by using pliers on spring clamps or a nut driver with screw clamps. Slide the clamps to the middle of the hose. Twist and pull the hose to release it from the nipple. Cut the hose with a knife if it’s difficult to move. Take the new hose and ensure it is the same length, size and shape of the original. Dip the hose ends in clean coolant and slip the clamps on. Push the hose onto the fittings and tighten the clamps with a pair of pliers or nut driver. Tur
