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Technical => Engine Tech => Topic started by: vans on September 10, 2013, 01:16:35 PM

Title: T-Stat Housing
Post by: vans on September 10, 2013, 01:16:35 PM
Does anyone know where I can buy one?
Can't get mine to seal, I think it's warped
87 Turbo Coupe-2.3
Title: T-Stat Housing
Post by: mcb82gt on September 10, 2013, 01:57:13 PM
Does rockauto.com have them?
Title: T-Stat Housing
Post by: TheFoeYouKnow on September 10, 2013, 02:52:48 PM
Forget that, I see you're in MI, just go wrench one off at LKQ.
Title: T-Stat Housing
Post by: 88turbo on September 10, 2013, 04:20:37 PM
you can get a cast housing from the parts store, I bought mine at Oreilly's
Title: T-Stat Housing
Post by: beast50 on September 16, 2013, 09:05:03 PM
I hate these stupid Chinese made cast iron thermostat housings!  I would find a good used off ebay or from someone on this forum before using another one of those P.O.S.
Title: T-Stat Housing
Post by: jcassity on September 17, 2013, 11:01:20 PM
lay it on a belt sander or just sand by hand using a wood block. too easy

you will start to see the low spots indicating worpage ( the un sanded areas)\


just keep sanding until the whole surface is scuffed then stop.
Title: T-Stat Housing
Post by: camelid on October 01, 2013, 08:59:50 PM
Quote from: beast50;421801
I hate these stupid Chinese made cast iron thermostat housings!  I would find a good used off ebay or from someone on this forum before using another one of those P.O.S.


One thing I found... I've got a 5.0L '88 XR7 and wanted to replace the thermostat housing... I got two from O'Reillys that were completely the wrong part... it didn't match at all.  Doublechecked the part, it was the correct number but the wrong part.  Ended up getting the right one at Autozone finally. 

As always, be sure you check the part for correct fit before you get in a situation where it's difficult to swap it out.

Cabby
Title: T-Stat Housing
Post by: Tbird-fanatic on October 01, 2013, 10:29:36 PM
i got an extra one vans, if your interested.