Whats up guys. I recently found that my engine block was caked with rust so I replaced the thermostat hand housing and the metal pipe that drops out of it into the engine. Both parts were taken from cars at my local Pick & Pull, but are in like new condition. Here is my issue:
When I go to put the thermostat housing onto the pipe, it doesn't seem to fit right. I can pull up on the thermostat so it lines up with the mounting holes, but when I do it leaks out of the bottom. My old one did the same thing, but I just figured it leaked because the pipe was rusted half off where the o-ring sits...
How do I fix this? I am guessing I should pick up some new o-rings to start with, but do I need some kind of sealant too? If someone here has replaced theirs and has any input it would be much appreciated!
When I go to put the thermostat housing onto the pipe, it doesn't seem to fit right. I can pull up on the thermostat so it lines up with the mounting holes, but when I do it leaks out of the bottom. My old one did the same thing, but I just figured it leaked because the pipe was rusted half off where the o-ring sits...
How do I fix this? I am guessing I should pick up some new o-rings to start with, but do I need some kind of sealant too? If someone here has replaced theirs and has any input it would be much appreciated!
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