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Help identifying part
On the 3.0, what is the little part between the upper radiator hose and the engine? It has a gasket on it, and two bolts.
I recently had the motor replaced and they didn't use a real gasket, just some Grey goo looking stuff for it, and it leaks a tiny bit. Nothing major. But I was wanting to get a real gasket for it, but am just unsure what it is called.
Thanks!
I recently had the motor replaced and they didn't use a real gasket, just some Grey goo looking stuff for it, and it leaks a tiny bit. Nothing major. But I was wanting to get a real gasket for it, but am just unsure what it is called.
Thanks!
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Ah yeah, it is the thermostat housing. Thanks guys.
It already has a silicone gasket, or some kind of form in place gasket. Right behind it, on the motor, I see coolant spray, as if it's leaking.
I'm thinking of just re-doing it. Is there a specific type of silicone used?
Thanks
It already has a silicone gasket, or some kind of form in place gasket. Right behind it, on the motor, I see coolant spray, as if it's leaking.
I'm thinking of just re-doing it. Is there a specific type of silicone used?
Thanks
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The thermostat is down where the lower hose connects back to the engine.
You mean other than allowing the water to get from your engine to the radiator, and supporting the upper idler pulley for your timing belt?!? No... other than those two very important functions, it doesn't do a thing.
For the record, I like using "The Right Stuff" gasket maker by Permatex to seal the water outlet. Like mentioned before, FIPG is used there from the factory... there is no "gasket" to buy. If you remove the top half of the outlet, and clean out the old FIPG, you'll see a groove on the top section of the outlet. That's where you put your bead of gasket maker... the whole way around in that groove.
You mean other than allowing the water to get from your engine to the radiator, and supporting the upper idler pulley for your timing belt?!? No... other than those two very important functions, it doesn't do a thing.
For the record, I like using "The Right Stuff" gasket maker by Permatex to seal the water outlet. Like mentioned before, FIPG is used there from the factory... there is no "gasket" to buy. If you remove the top half of the outlet, and clean out the old FIPG, you'll see a groove on the top section of the outlet. That's where you put your bead of gasket maker... the whole way around in that groove.
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Ah yeah, it is the thermostat housing. Thanks guys.
It already has a silicone gasket, or some kind of form in place gasket. Right behind it, on the motor, I see coolant spray, as if it's leaking.
I'm thinking of just re-doing it. Is there a specific type of silicone used?
Thanks
It already has a silicone gasket, or some kind of form in place gasket. Right behind it, on the motor, I see coolant spray, as if it's leaking.
I'm thinking of just re-doing it. Is there a specific type of silicone used?
Thanks
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hahahah, yeah, I didn't realize a belt was connected, and I figured the water could just flow through? :p
And thanks for the tips on the products! I'm gonna get at it
And thanks for the tips on the products! I'm gonna get at it
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