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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 04:53 AM
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I'm about to replace the billet and thermostat in a few days. Based on what I read 8mm allen to remove the peacock at the bottom of the radiator. Maybe spay the bolts a few days before to loosen them up. Any other suggestions?

This all started because of a small drip on the lower hose see small amount of antifreeze on the lower billet tightned the bolts but suspect it's the o-ring inside. Should I go ahead and change out the lower billet as well?
 

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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 05:17 AM
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it would be easer to do it now while you already have it empty..i just cant seem to find the part# for ya...
 
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 05:23 AM
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I do believe the lower billet is 1C3Z 8592 AA --- CONNECTION - WATER OUTLET
 
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 07:56 AM
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Do you have to drain the system to replace the thermostat?
 
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 09:35 AM
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No, you just have to drain the coolant down to below that point. That's what I did. My neighbor brought some machine over that sucked the coolant out and then we pumped it back in after we were done. Didn't have to remove very much.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 01:12 PM
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Thanks, that is what I thought.
 
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