DIY Request: Thermostat Housing.

[wakeboardr42393]

what's the big deal about bumping old threads? why does it matter?

[AndrewBird]

OB is "da bomb"! lol i like it there:D

You bump a 2-year old thread just to say this?

[wakeboardr42393]

Yep, I'm in OB. I'll definitely call upon help should I need it. Thanks

OB is "da bomb"! lol i like it there:D

[Disco Benny]

what the best way to bleed system?

I undid my bleed screw on top of my thermostat and no coolant came out...with that screw out isn't coolant supposed to come out?

I looked in the hole and it's solid, no sight into the thermo housing

[BrooklynMW]

Oh also the radiator. FUCK! Yesterday was expensive

[BrooklynMW]

Yes, it was indeed the o-ring. Plus the hoses were pretty irritated. I'm having a whole bunch of work done today so they offered to clean up my mess at no additional cost.

[Huff]

The thermostat sits in the back of the housing, then the O-ring on top of it, then the cover. Plus, O-Rings are like $.50. I would recomend a new one.

You can pull this off..

[BrooklynMW]

You probably have your O-ring on the wrong side of the Thermostat...

You know something? That is a strong possiblity. It looked tight when I put it on, but I used my old thermostat and old o ring in my new housing, so it's possible it was not a snug fit.
I brought it to the shop today to have a pressure test done. Was trying to save some money (and learn a little something) by doing the job myself, but alas, professionalism always trumps over amateurism.

Musicians.....we think we know everything.

[Huff]

You probably have your O-ring on the wrong side of the Thermostat...

[BrooklynMW]

Well, the whole job LOOKED to be a success. Got the new t-stat housing on nice and tight, all the hoses seem to be in order, and bled the system properly. Car is not overheating, and the t-stat is working nicely.

However, I'm still leaking coolant. And I believe it's leaking out faster than before. Looks like it's dripping down off the two large front hoses. I'm not sure what else could be causing it. My hoses are fine and the connections are nice and tight.

[BrooklynMW]

I'm on my way to pick up a new thermostat housing today and all the necessary parts. I plan on doing the work myself, but since I'm new to turning my own wrenches, this might turn out to be a big job. Is there anybody on here who might like to help me out/oversee, just to make sure I don't screw it up too bad?

The car is now parked in the Eastlake area of Chula Vista, South San Diego county. Thanks.

[BrooklynMW]

Yep, I'm in OB. I'll definitely call upon help should I need it. Thanks

[!kid]

i am sure there are a few members in your area if you need help.
you in so-cal?

[BrooklynMW]

Thanks, waiting a few more days to get the part, then I'll give this a shot. I'll let you know how it goes.

T-stat housing today, timing belt tomorrow!

[Kershaw]

if you like hot coolant on your hands, by all means do a few hot laps and then do it.

that said, i did change my thermostat directly after driving it. metal was warm, but i didnt get any coolant on me.

just undo the hose to the to radiator on the thermostat side. but make sure you bleed the system regardless.