2005 Explorer 4.6 V8 Hose / Valve ID?

[mikeinri]

Hey guys,

The intake manifold on my 2005 V8 Explorer was recently replaced (local shop, not a dealer). When I got it back, it started leaking antifreeze from somewhere new (vs before the repair)...

Took it back to the shop, looks like they replaced the hose and clamps, but installed a copper tubing connector instead of a Ford part that was there previously.

I can't read all the numbers from the pic, but it looks (at least partially) like 020-900T-21H.

Of course, I can't find that number on any search, nor is there an obvious part showing up on a diagram search.

What is that part? Is it a valve with any particularly important function?

Truck runs fine now, and doesn't leak, BTW. It is ridiculous to have that extra joint there, of course.

Mike

 

[mikeinri]

More pics to help clarify. I'm still not finding anything on places like rockauto, etc. Not sure what the (now) missing piece actually is...

Before (yellow around hose, red circle around the part that's been replaced):

After:

Here are where both ends go (heater control valve and top of engine):

Thanks.

Mike

 

[mountaineer2004]

I looked at mine on the 2004 and the part number is long gone, but I did notice there's an arrow pointing one-way.

The new one appears to be bi-directional, so I wonder how important that direction control was.