Re: T-stat housing bolts torq spec?

From: Andy Levy (andylevy@yahoo.com)
Date: Thu May 17 2001 - 22:04:16 EDT

I wouldn't worry too much about replacing the bolts. It is a pretty light
TQ measurement, but I don't have a book handy to quote you the exact number.

While you've got the stat housing off, grind down the 2 nubs on the "ears."

Chris Ryan wrote on Thursday 17 May 2001 21:40:

> I've noticed a slight leak at the t-stat housing so I'm going to replace
> the Stant 180 I put in a couple years ago with a Stant SuperStat 180 and
> a Felpro gasket, plus I thought I'd put a thin coat of RTV on both sides
> of the gasket to get an extra tight seal. I'm sure the reason for the
> leak is that I didn't a good enough job removing the stock gasket
> material the first time, got the Dremel this time though. Does anyone
> know the torque spec on the housing bolts? Like 20" lbs or so? Also,
> should I replace those bolts? It's such a light torque that I wouldn't
> think so, but it'll be the 3rd time for them. Anyone know the size
> without taking one out?
>
> Thanks guys,
>
> Chris
> Portland, OR
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