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Thermostat housing question 200

posted by  Oleseahorse on  Tue Aug 30 04:03 CST 2005
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Hello Chris,

Having done this before and not screwed it up (as far as I know), it is not a difficult job.

You do not use any sealant at all. Just make sure the gasket surface and thermostat housing is very clean. Make sure you scrape off all the old goop. I use a single blade razor for the block. Put a clean rag in the hole to ensure no goop or debris goes down the block.

Also, make sure you install the thermostat with the jiggle air valve pointing up. And lastly, be careful tightening the housing nuts as they don't take a lot of torque as the rubber gasket makes the seal with very little pressure.

There has to be a zillion posts on this subject as well as info on the 700/900 FAQS. Do some reading before you start the job.

Good luck,

Marty Wolfson
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