Re: T-stat housing bolts torq spec?

From: Jon Smith (jon@fast4x4.net)
Date: Thu May 17 2001 - 22:22:41 EDT


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On 2001.05.17 21:34 Chris Ryan wrote:
> 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
> Black '99 Sport Plus CC 4x4 318 Auto.
> 3" Rancho Suspension Lift, 32"x11.5" BFG MTs, SnugTop Expo w/Yakima Trac
> System w/Fairing, Sea Kayak and Bike Mounts, GoRhino Grill/Brush Guard
> w/130W KC Spotlights and Tow Hooks, Pilot Foul Weather Lights, Westin
> Nerf Bars, WAAG Tail-light Guards, GTS Blackouts, Mopar PCM, Taylor
> Pro-Spiro Wires, Autolites, 180 TS, Cold K&N, Flowmaster 40 Series Split
> Rear, Mopar Chrome Rear Diff Cover, Line-X, Window Tint, Ventvisors.
>
>
>
>

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