Best Leaking Formula
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Best Leaking Formula
Hey y'all, I replaced the thermostat in my '77 F150 with a 400 in it. When I finished I poured the fluid into the radiator but it started leaking. So i Got a new gasket and put that gasket stuff on it and on where the intake manifold is and sealed it. Still my intake manifold leaks, when the engine is running it will leak about a Gatorade sized bottle cap a minute. What do yall think would be the best leak formula for my problem that is sold at O'reily's, AutoZone, etc.?
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The best leak formula is to take that sucker back apart and do it right. You probably need to replace the thermostat housing. It's usually pretty corroded. Especially if it's a different material than the intake.
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From: Moore, OK
X3. My housing looked like it was recovered from the Titanic when I did mine last winter. I was able to reuse it, but I had to put a lot of elbow grease on it to get the surfaces to seal up right.
You will be happier if you do it right now. I have actually had decent luck with radiator leak stop products in the past, but I also know that you will tire of the constant monitoring and worrying about when the "fix" will give out. I can guarantee that if/when it does give out it wont be at a convenient time.
You will be happier if you do it right now. I have actually had decent luck with radiator leak stop products in the past, but I also know that you will tire of the constant monitoring and worrying about when the "fix" will give out. I can guarantee that if/when it does give out it wont be at a convenient time.
Last edited by Thunderbird7480; Jul 7, 2011 at 11:39 AM. Reason: adding info.
