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Apr 24, 2009 | 09:53 AM

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twold

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Tstat Housing torque spec

I'm replacing my T-Stat and want to know what the torque setting is on the bolts that hold the T-Stat in. I couldn't find it anywhere.

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Apr 24, 2009 | 10:26 AM

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i believe they are 11ft lbs, ill try and double check when i get home.

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Apr 24, 2009 | 11:00 AM

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From the 98 manual:

Tighten the thermostat housing bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

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Apr 24, 2009 | 11:04 AM

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I just did installed last weekend 160 stat, and i tightened with finger and than just 1/2 turn with the wrench, no leaks after 100 miles sofar. Make sure u apply a very very light coating of RTV silicone to O ring otherwise it might pinch. I used old O ring new one was questionable.

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