Thermostat replacement help
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Thermostat replacement help
98 4.0
Doing the thermostat tomorrow.
My plan is to clean the engine side with a wire brush or sandpaper, then replace the housing altogether, but I have a few questions.
When I pull the temp sensor to put it in the new housing, do I need to apply the red loctite stuff?
Also, I am using the gasket that came with the Tstat. Do I need to apply rtv as well? If so, what kind and how much?
Lastly, what is the torque specs for the bolts on the housing?
Thanks
Doing the thermostat tomorrow.
My plan is to clean the engine side with a wire brush or sandpaper, then replace the housing altogether, but I have a few questions.
When I pull the temp sensor to put it in the new housing, do I need to apply the red loctite stuff?
Also, I am using the gasket that came with the Tstat. Do I need to apply rtv as well? If so, what kind and how much?
Lastly, what is the torque specs for the bolts on the housing?
Thanks
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98 4.0
Doing the thermostat tomorrow.
My plan is to clean the engine side with a wire brush or sandpaper, then replace the housing altogether, but I have a few questions.
When I pull the temp sensor to put it in the new housing, do I need to apply the red loctite stuff?
Also, I am using the gasket that came with the Tstat. Do I need to apply rtv as well? If so, what kind and how much?
Lastly, what is the torque specs for the bolts on the housing?
Thanks
Doing the thermostat tomorrow.
My plan is to clean the engine side with a wire brush or sandpaper, then replace the housing altogether, but I have a few questions.
When I pull the temp sensor to put it in the new housing, do I need to apply the red loctite stuff?
Also, I am using the gasket that came with the Tstat. Do I need to apply rtv as well? If so, what kind and how much?
Lastly, what is the torque specs for the bolts on the housing?
Thanks
I would just use Teflon tape for the temp sensor. In regards to the gasket, I am assuming you got the correct gasket for your housing (Fel-Pro 35024 ?). I wouldn't use rtv, just put the Tstat in the right direction and torque the bolts down to 20 Nm.
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98 4.0
Doing the thermostat tomorrow.
My plan is to clean the engine side with a wire brush or sandpaper, then replace the housing altogether, but I have a few questions.
When I pull the temp sensor to put it in the new housing, do I need to apply the red loctite stuff?
Also, I am using the gasket that came with the Tstat. Do I need to apply rtv as well? If so, what kind and how much?
Lastly, what is the torque specs for the bolts on the housing?
Thanks
Doing the thermostat tomorrow.
My plan is to clean the engine side with a wire brush or sandpaper, then replace the housing altogether, but I have a few questions.
When I pull the temp sensor to put it in the new housing, do I need to apply the red loctite stuff?
Also, I am using the gasket that came with the Tstat. Do I need to apply rtv as well? If so, what kind and how much?
Lastly, what is the torque specs for the bolts on the housing?
Thanks
Torque for the housing bolts is 13 pounds.
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I know others do it, and it can work out just fine, but personally I would NEVER use sandpaper or wire brush on any gasket surface. Use a razor blade held vertically and "swiped" side to side to take all the big chunks off. Then follow up with a brillo pad to get the surface perfectly clean. If done right, neither the razor blade nor brillo pad will scratch, score, or pit your gasket surface.
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