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.
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?
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.