T-stat change help
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From: Austin, TX
It may be easier on a 2 wheel drive since you don't have to work around the front driveshaft when trying to pull the oil cooler out and put it back in. It can be tricky to wiggle the cooler out.
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From: Mt.Angel
Did you ever change the one out on Rocky? How did that compare?
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Still haven't changed it out on Rockee. Only 4x4 I have changed it out on so far didn't have the front driveshaft in it and it was easier than mine.
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From: Celaya, Gto. MX
Yes look how mine was and the old o-ring:
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From: Celaya, Gto. MX
I would get a reinforcing ring for the t-stat housing. it will come with new bolts and a new o-ring.
T-Stat Housing Ring
T-Stat Housing Ring
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From: Mt.Angel
Well that looks like surface rust from the picture but i could be wrong. If mine looked like that idk if i would bother replacing it. But that o-ring looks like it has a nice flat spot on it.
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Blake, my only addition to the advice you have gotten is to soak the tstat housing bolts with wd-40 or pb blaster the night before you start this... When I changed my t stat when i bought the truck, I snapped one and had to drill it out. Also, I have had zero issues with the parts store t stat and gasket... Lastly, I always put silicone gasket maker on the t stat neck so it makes a good seal with the water pump.
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From: Mt.Angel
Blake, my only addition to the advice you have gotten is to soak the tstat housing bolts with wd-40 or pb blaster the night before you start this... When I changed my t stat when i bought the truck, I snapped one and had to drill it out. Also, I have had zero issues with the parts store t stat and gasket... Lastly, I always put silicone gasket maker on the t stat neck so it makes a good seal with the water pump.
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From: Mt.Angel
Oh ok that makes sense now, nope no change in the pn. I handed the guy a piece of paper with the pn's for the y-pipe gasket and t-stat you gave me and got them both no problem. Thanks a bunch Pete.
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From: Celaya, Gto. MX
Good call, I havent noticed that, and good to know that its the same # part. I tried to rep you but Im in jail
And X2 for posting the pic Blake.
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From: Monroe/Ellensburg, WA
I always use the blue stuff...