radiator hose engine inlet houseing won't seal?

[douglas foster]

I cleaned out my raditor front,and replaced all hoses,thermostat ect: Put new therm. gasket and torqued down,but inlet leakes. when i removed old gasket there was no sealer on it. Should i use some now?

 

[vette-dude]

Most likely the T-stat hsg. is warped or cracked. Easy fix is to purchase a new O-ring designed T-stat housing and install. Be careful when you tighten the bolts as you can warp or crack these also. I always put a flat washer under the head of the bolt even though it not suppose to require them. Tighten down to snug and 1/4 turn of the bolt and you are good to go. No sealer required with o-ring type t-stat hsg. and it is reusable.

 

[G Winter]

Are you sure you have the thermostat installed the right direction? Also, it takes very little off center of the thermostat to cause the housing not to seat right.


Glenn

 

[douglas foster]

Thanks ,tried gasket sealer will see if works. If not will buy new houseing and gasket. I will use washers on bolts.

 

[LT4man]

That is one beautiful looking 84!

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[douglas foster]

father & son

Thanks, you've got one fine looking ride yourself

 

[douglas foster]

father&son

Can you let me know where to get a new water inlet ,for 84 vette. I tried a new gasket and peratex , although it did improve the antifreeze leaking, it still leaks a little. I may have a warped houseing. I found out GM has disco. it