Quick question about t-stat
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Quick question about t-stat
Can it be removed without ripping everything apart?
2 years ago, I did the t-belt and all the standard stuff but botched seating the t-stat properly. I didn't mind a less than 1/2 gallon per year drip but it seems to be getting worse. It doesn't look pretty either.
2 years ago, I did the t-belt and all the standard stuff but botched seating the t-stat properly. I didn't mind a less than 1/2 gallon per year drip but it seems to be getting worse. It doesn't look pretty either.
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did you use a paper one last time?
if so get the one from the dealer this time.
you know what the best part about this reply is... the fact that i havent done my TB yet (going to in a week or so) yet due to the reading i do on here i know the answer to problems even if i havent experienced them.
Thanks everyone!
you know what the best part about this reply is... the fact that i havent done my TB yet (going to in a week or so) yet due to the reading i do on here i know the answer to problems even if i havent experienced them.
Thanks everyone!
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No.
It was whatever came in the ECS tuning super dooper t-belt kit. I'm fairly certain it was rubber.
The issue I recall having was seating it properly. It's an awkward position and you have to get the o-ring, t-stat, and housing to meet up with the block all at once... on your back... with car goo dripping in your eyes...
The issue I recall having was seating it properly. It's an awkward position and you have to get the o-ring, t-stat, and housing to meet up with the block all at once... on your back... with car goo dripping in your eyes...
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It was't too bad last time I did mine. And when I did it, it didn't drip coolant ooooh no
It lost 2 gallons of it, lol.
I think the hardest part was holding the t-stat in place while trying to reinstall the coolant line.
Have fun!
I think the hardest part was holding the t-stat in place while trying to reinstall the coolant line.
Have fun!
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