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Old Sep 5, 2005 | 09:13 AM
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Replacing upper hose and a 203 t stat, is there a trick to getting old t stat out mines really in there
 
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Old Sep 5, 2005 | 09:16 AM
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Just grab it with some pliers. Twist and pull. Also, put a light bead of silicone on the hose neck where it bolts on. They tend to warp and seep, even with a new O-ring.
 

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Old Sep 5, 2005 | 09:17 AM
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i will give it a try thanks
 
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Old Sep 5, 2005 | 11:14 AM
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In all likelyhod you'll need a new upper theorm. housing, the old ones corrode and aren't worth putting back on.
I cleaned mine three times and finally just got a new one, no problems then.
 
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Old Sep 5, 2005 | 04:56 PM
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already had a billet aluminum housing from dieselsite.com to put on
 
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