DrCharles
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Refresh my memory... is that a 3/8"-16 thread? something like 3/4" deep in the housing?
Refresh my memory... is that a 3/8"-16 thread? something like 3/4" deep in the housing?
It could take time before leaking. Some long hot rides, or laps down the track could do it. I had all sorts of issues, tried with and without sealer.Fel-Pro worked as advertised, no sealant no leaks...
It could take time before leaking. Some long hot rides, or laps down the track could do it. I had all sorts of issues, tried with and without sealer.
I finally went with no gasket at all. I just used permatex "The Right Stuff". I ripped down the 1/4 mile track 7 times in 2 hours. The motor got pretty hot....and no leaks from the T-housing.
I do have an aluminum intake and crap chrome T housing as well.
I'm just a big fan of this gasket maker. I use it on everything now and so far its been excellent.
It comes in an aerosol can that looks like cheez wiz container.
Never use teflon tape on any bolt or fitting screwing into an an aluminum casting. It's a good way to crack the casting. Liquid teflon or the bolt sealer that ARP sells works better.And also either teflon tape the bolts or pipe sealer.
$10.00 for a t-stat gasket? Nope not in my lifetime. Never had a problem sealing them. Unless your are using a POS China housing.Some owners will throw the coolant and possibly coolant pressure at it without allowing time for the RTV or whatever to cure. Some have opted for something other than Felpro. I too went ahead and bought one of these to have on hand next time I have to replace the thermostat...
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