Thermostat replacement

[Jeffyh]

When replacing the thermostat how do you keep the thermostat from falling down off the housing inset while you are screwing it in? I keep getting leaks.

 

[Nine4FiveO]

I got a gasket that is sticky on one side. Holds the stat in the housing then installs as an assembled unit.

 

[94-302-vert]

I usually use a little bit of RTV on each side of the gasket... No leaks yet...

 

[legalize420]

what is the reason for chaning a thermostat to a different temp? i noticed people usually go with a 180 or 220. since im swaping the intake should i consider changing the thermostat?

 

[urban96]

stock thermo is 192. people run 180's just to try and keep temps down a bit

 

[illwood]

colder engine = more power

hotter engine = less emissions

 

[dstanggt50]

A little rtv just to get it to stay, no problems.

 

[Black95GTS]

I JUST did this, and used RTV. Worked perfect.

I use a 180 degree thermostat because i have an underdriven water pump pulley and want to stay on top of cooling issues.

DON'T over-torque the t-stat housing. I did that and cracked a corner of it off. Nothing like aluminum that has been heat cycled thousands of times over a period of years. If you do happen to crack the t-stat housing (fairly common) go to NAPA, its 8.83 and cast steel instead of crappy cast aluminum like the stocker.

good luck, Adam

 

[legalize420]

i just ordered the housing and it comes with an o ring. do i need the gasket also. i think it says you dont but i wanted to make sure