Over 1000 miles now without my nubs and not a hint of leakage. And
since so many other people have had the same experience Bernd and I
have...
I just don't see how those things can be helping at all. Even if they
do, they don't compare to a bead of silicone in making a good seal.
"Bernd D. Ratsch" wrote:
>
> Funny...I don't have them on mine anymore and it doesn't leak yet (never did
> on any of the other T'Stat removals either).
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> Subject: Re: DML: Thermostat housing coolant leaks
>
> > Well, it's a little late now. Can you describe exactly what they're
> > supposed to do? I don't understand what you said.
>
> Well by having these there, when you tighen it down , these touch first, and
> then it pulls the centre down harder. If you grind them off, it will leak
> easier, if not right away
>
> Dave St.Louis
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