proper way to put on thermostat
#1
proper way to put on thermostat
i had coolant coming from the thermostat so i went out and bought a 180 degree therm. and new rubber seal with it. and the thing still leaks is there some special way to put it on?
#5
RE: proper way to put on thermostat
Sounds like you have a cracked manifold[] THey usually crack out the t-stat housing....same thing happend to me. I thought it needed a new o-ring,, but it turned out there was a crack inside the t-stat housing.
#6
RE: proper way to put on thermostat
On my camaro, the same thing happened. After 2 new thermostats i used the rtv on the gasket and it was fine. If that doesnt work you prob do have a cracked t-stat housing or manifold like devinsteen said.
#7
RE: proper way to put on thermostat
First remove the 2 bolts... remove rubber gasket and then thermostat. Put in new thermostat, put rubber o-ring/seal over it and put hose back on and tighten bolts down.... If it doesnt work something is wrong.
#8
RE: proper way to put on thermostat
hes got a 99 though, so its not likely to be a crack manifold. sometimes when i change o rings i bolt em down too tight so they twist and leak. definetly unbolt it and check, and use the gasket sealer..it saves lives.
#10
RE: proper way to put on thermostat
ORIGINAL: Acer2428
99's were just as bad. THey didn't use the alum. crossover until late '01.
99's were just as bad. THey didn't use the alum. crossover until late '01.