Replace thermostat
10-14-2003, 04:01 PM
#14
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Re: Replace thermostat
Whatever, I'll still use Permatex Blue Silicone Gasket Maker it's in
my hands on assembly, and my bolts haven't seized on the water pumps of
my '46 Jeep with '70 Chevy 400", '57 T-Bird with '68 Lincoln 462", '78
Bronco, or '89 Bird, that average a pump every five to eight years.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Paul Calman wrote:
>
> Even if the bolts break, it would be worth doing it now, while you can make
> time for it, than to have to deal with it when (and where) the thermostat
> fails.
> Changing the T-stat is the first thing I do with any cooling system proble.
> I use anti-sieze on the bolts and gaska-seal on the gasket, silicon sealant
> produces acetic acid, which can cause corrosion, so i only use it where the
> surfaces are no longer smooth.
my hands on assembly, and my bolts haven't seized on the water pumps of
my '46 Jeep with '70 Chevy 400", '57 T-Bird with '68 Lincoln 462", '78
Bronco, or '89 Bird, that average a pump every five to eight years.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Paul Calman wrote:
>
> Even if the bolts break, it would be worth doing it now, while you can make
> time for it, than to have to deal with it when (and where) the thermostat
> fails.
> Changing the T-stat is the first thing I do with any cooling system proble.
> I use anti-sieze on the bolts and gaska-seal on the gasket, silicon sealant
> produces acetic acid, which can cause corrosion, so i only use it where the
> surfaces are no longer smooth.
10-14-2003, 04:01 PM
#15
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Re: Replace thermostat
Whatever, I'll still use Permatex Blue Silicone Gasket Maker it's in
my hands on assembly, and my bolts haven't seized on the water pumps of
my '46 Jeep with '70 Chevy 400", '57 T-Bird with '68 Lincoln 462", '78
Bronco, or '89 Bird, that average a pump every five to eight years.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Paul Calman wrote:
>
> Even if the bolts break, it would be worth doing it now, while you can make
> time for it, than to have to deal with it when (and where) the thermostat
> fails.
> Changing the T-stat is the first thing I do with any cooling system proble.
> I use anti-sieze on the bolts and gaska-seal on the gasket, silicon sealant
> produces acetic acid, which can cause corrosion, so i only use it where the
> surfaces are no longer smooth.
my hands on assembly, and my bolts haven't seized on the water pumps of
my '46 Jeep with '70 Chevy 400", '57 T-Bird with '68 Lincoln 462", '78
Bronco, or '89 Bird, that average a pump every five to eight years.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Paul Calman wrote:
>
> Even if the bolts break, it would be worth doing it now, while you can make
> time for it, than to have to deal with it when (and where) the thermostat
> fails.
> Changing the T-stat is the first thing I do with any cooling system proble.
> I use anti-sieze on the bolts and gaska-seal on the gasket, silicon sealant
> produces acetic acid, which can cause corrosion, so i only use it where the
> surfaces are no longer smooth.
10-14-2003, 04:01 PM
#16
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Posts: n/a
Re: Replace thermostat
Whatever, I'll still use Permatex Blue Silicone Gasket Maker it's in
my hands on assembly, and my bolts haven't seized on the water pumps of
my '46 Jeep with '70 Chevy 400", '57 T-Bird with '68 Lincoln 462", '78
Bronco, or '89 Bird, that average a pump every five to eight years.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Paul Calman wrote:
>
> Even if the bolts break, it would be worth doing it now, while you can make
> time for it, than to have to deal with it when (and where) the thermostat
> fails.
> Changing the T-stat is the first thing I do with any cooling system proble.
> I use anti-sieze on the bolts and gaska-seal on the gasket, silicon sealant
> produces acetic acid, which can cause corrosion, so i only use it where the
> surfaces are no longer smooth.
my hands on assembly, and my bolts haven't seized on the water pumps of
my '46 Jeep with '70 Chevy 400", '57 T-Bird with '68 Lincoln 462", '78
Bronco, or '89 Bird, that average a pump every five to eight years.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Paul Calman wrote:
>
> Even if the bolts break, it would be worth doing it now, while you can make
> time for it, than to have to deal with it when (and where) the thermostat
> fails.
> Changing the T-stat is the first thing I do with any cooling system proble.
> I use anti-sieze on the bolts and gaska-seal on the gasket, silicon sealant
> produces acetic acid, which can cause corrosion, so i only use it where the
> surfaces are no longer smooth.
10-15-2003, 09:10 AM
#17
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Re: Replace thermostat
Thanks to all for your help on this issue.
Have a great day!
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"Road Toad" <w3fl@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
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> '98 Cherokee 6-cyl. 112k miles
>
> Two repair garages have told me they don't like to replace the thermostat
> unless it's absolutely necessary because the bolts holding the housing
tend
> to break easily. Temp is varying a bit now and sticks about 20degrees
> cooler at times.....I'd like to replace the thermostat before leaving on a
> long driving trip next week. Radiator, hoses and water pump have recently
> been replaced.
>
> Anyone with experience on this issue have any thoughts about ways to
> minimize the chance of breaking these bolts?
>
> Thank you,
>
>
>
Have a great day!
------------------
"Road Toad" <w3fl@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
news:qIEib.81$Ec1.8785@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
> '98 Cherokee 6-cyl. 112k miles
>
> Two repair garages have told me they don't like to replace the thermostat
> unless it's absolutely necessary because the bolts holding the housing
tend
> to break easily. Temp is varying a bit now and sticks about 20degrees
> cooler at times.....I'd like to replace the thermostat before leaving on a
> long driving trip next week. Radiator, hoses and water pump have recently
> been replaced.
>
> Anyone with experience on this issue have any thoughts about ways to
> minimize the chance of breaking these bolts?
>
> Thank you,
>
>
>
10-15-2003, 09:10 AM
#18
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Re: Replace thermostat
Thanks to all for your help on this issue.
Have a great day!
------------------
"Road Toad" <w3fl@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
news:qIEib.81$Ec1.8785@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
> '98 Cherokee 6-cyl. 112k miles
>
> Two repair garages have told me they don't like to replace the thermostat
> unless it's absolutely necessary because the bolts holding the housing
tend
> to break easily. Temp is varying a bit now and sticks about 20degrees
> cooler at times.....I'd like to replace the thermostat before leaving on a
> long driving trip next week. Radiator, hoses and water pump have recently
> been replaced.
>
> Anyone with experience on this issue have any thoughts about ways to
> minimize the chance of breaking these bolts?
>
> Thank you,
>
>
>
Have a great day!
------------------
"Road Toad" <w3fl@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
news:qIEib.81$Ec1.8785@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
> '98 Cherokee 6-cyl. 112k miles
>
> Two repair garages have told me they don't like to replace the thermostat
> unless it's absolutely necessary because the bolts holding the housing
tend
> to break easily. Temp is varying a bit now and sticks about 20degrees
> cooler at times.....I'd like to replace the thermostat before leaving on a
> long driving trip next week. Radiator, hoses and water pump have recently
> been replaced.
>
> Anyone with experience on this issue have any thoughts about ways to
> minimize the chance of breaking these bolts?
>
> Thank you,
>
>
>
10-15-2003, 09:10 AM
#19
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Re: Replace thermostat
Thanks to all for your help on this issue.
Have a great day!
------------------
"Road Toad" <w3fl@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
news:qIEib.81$Ec1.8785@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
> '98 Cherokee 6-cyl. 112k miles
>
> Two repair garages have told me they don't like to replace the thermostat
> unless it's absolutely necessary because the bolts holding the housing
tend
> to break easily. Temp is varying a bit now and sticks about 20degrees
> cooler at times.....I'd like to replace the thermostat before leaving on a
> long driving trip next week. Radiator, hoses and water pump have recently
> been replaced.
>
> Anyone with experience on this issue have any thoughts about ways to
> minimize the chance of breaking these bolts?
>
> Thank you,
>
>
>
Have a great day!
------------------
"Road Toad" <w3fl@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
news:qIEib.81$Ec1.8785@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
> '98 Cherokee 6-cyl. 112k miles
>
> Two repair garages have told me they don't like to replace the thermostat
> unless it's absolutely necessary because the bolts holding the housing
tend
> to break easily. Temp is varying a bit now and sticks about 20degrees
> cooler at times.....I'd like to replace the thermostat before leaving on a
> long driving trip next week. Radiator, hoses and water pump have recently
> been replaced.
>
> Anyone with experience on this issue have any thoughts about ways to
> minimize the chance of breaking these bolts?
>
> Thank you,
>
>
>
10-17-2003, 12:51 AM
#20
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Re: Replace thermostat
You could try knocking on the bolt, that would create some vibration(to
remove dust or rust) and would make the disassemblie easer.
Don't applie too much tork when unscrewing the bolt.
You could change the radiator cap, that doesn't cost much but it help to
keep the pressure in the system.
Good luck!
"Road Toad" <w3fl@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
news:qIEib.81$Ec1.8785@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
> '98 Cherokee 6-cyl. 112k miles
>
> Two repair garages have told me they don't like to replace the thermostat
> unless it's absolutely necessary because the bolts holding the housing
tend
> to break easily. Temp is varying a bit now and sticks about 20degrees
> cooler at times.....I'd like to replace the thermostat before leaving on a
> long driving trip next week. Radiator, hoses and water pump have recently
> been replaced.
>
> Anyone with experience on this issue have any thoughts about ways to
> minimize the chance of breaking these bolts?
>
> Thank you,
>
>
>
remove dust or rust) and would make the disassemblie easer.
Don't applie too much tork when unscrewing the bolt.
You could change the radiator cap, that doesn't cost much but it help to
keep the pressure in the system.
Good luck!
"Road Toad" <w3fl@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
news:qIEib.81$Ec1.8785@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
> '98 Cherokee 6-cyl. 112k miles
>
> Two repair garages have told me they don't like to replace the thermostat
> unless it's absolutely necessary because the bolts holding the housing
tend
> to break easily. Temp is varying a bit now and sticks about 20degrees
> cooler at times.....I'd like to replace the thermostat before leaving on a
> long driving trip next week. Radiator, hoses and water pump have recently
> been replaced.
>
> Anyone with experience on this issue have any thoughts about ways to
> minimize the chance of breaking these bolts?
>
> Thank you,
>
>
>
