What are the 2 nubs on the "ears" referred to here? I didn't think we had
them on the 318's. I heard mention before of grinding off 2 little "tits",
is this the same thing. Do these nubs on the ears affect the sealing
between the t-stat housing, gasket, and block?
Thanks
Jay
-----Original Message-----
From: Andy Levy <andylevy@yahoo.com>
To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
<dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Date: Thursday, May 17, 2001 7:11 PM
Subject: Re: DML: T-stat housing bolts torq spec?
>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
>> 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
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>> Nerf Bars, WAAG Tail-light Guards, GTS Blackouts, Mopar PCM, Taylor
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>>
>>
>>
>
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