Broke Water pipe!HELP!

[black97xlt]

I finally got up the nerve to pull the intake mani off and figure out where my long term leak has been coming from. While pulling the intake mani I just so happen to finish breaking it off. Can anyone tell me exactly what this pipe is called and where I can obtain one or something similar. Its the the one in the back corner on the passenger side coming out of the manifold that the heater hose connects to (the one I'm holding)

 

[stamp11127]

This may be the part you need, 9D428. Can't really tell.

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[black97xlt]

That's not the same one I don't think.

 

[stamp11127]

I did some searching, seems as though this is a common problem. Some have had success with tapping the hole and putting in a nipple or plug. Others were not as lucky. Ford recommends manifold replacement.

You could always have the manifold built up if the walls by the pipe are thin, then tap it.

 

[black97xlt]

I had thought about tapping it but finding the right fitting may be tricky. I shouldn't have to build it up though.