I put a real Gasket on 8 years ago and have not leaked a drop I even removed it once and changed the thermostat to a high flow (which did nothing to improve my cooling)
MOST IMPORTANT...
FOLLOW THEIR DIRECTIONS AND USE A INCH POUND TORQUE WRENCH!!!!
I all, I helping a member with a radio delete plate for his Barracuda, I have deduced the height and width and the post spacing and length but what I can't deduce is the thickness.
If anyone has an OEM 67 Barracuda radio delete plate handy would you PM me so I can get the dimensions I need to...
We will have to agree to disagree.
I do agree that it does not pop open and i never said or suggested that it does it is a thermostat and it regulates (buy increasing or reducing the flow of coolant THROUGH the radiator) but once the engine it above the temp the thermostat is fully open it...
If you find that your engine doesn't have a t-stat yet it idles at 200 f that's proof right there that the cooling system is working as it should. (Unless you have another issue as mentioned earlier and is minimally capable
The t-stat ONLY sets the MINIMUM temp and has nothing to do with the...
I drill and tap Stainless. I broke 2 taps (run of the mill hardware store) but now only buy HSS, they are good for 4 or 5 tapped holes.
If you can have a machinest do it that would be your best bet. (Plus younger insurance of sorts) They know about speeds and feeds and lubrications that the...
I called AAA once (pre cell phones) and waited by my car. 45 minutes later I called again and they said the tow truck was there 20 minutes ago but I wasn't with my car.
I saw a tow truck drive through the parking lot but not near my car.
I changed my insurance the next day