Hypertech 160 does not fit
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Racer
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From: laPlace louisiana
St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14
Hypertech 160 does not fit
Hey Guys,
I ordered a Hypertech 160 off Ebay and it did not fit the waterpump hole. Thinking I might have gotten the wrong one I got one from Summit and again it is the same as the one off ebay. The arms that hold the thermostat in place are 52.50mm. 6 months ago I had Lonestar Chev replace the waterpump under warranty. When you look at the water pump thermostat hole the seems to be a thin bushing that is makeing the hole smaller.The thermostat housing that is on the water pump now you can just pull the thermostat out. Maybe the put a after market pump on. Not sure what to do??
I ordered a Hypertech 160 off Ebay and it did not fit the waterpump hole. Thinking I might have gotten the wrong one I got one from Summit and again it is the same as the one off ebay. The arms that hold the thermostat in place are 52.50mm. 6 months ago I had Lonestar Chev replace the waterpump under warranty. When you look at the water pump thermostat hole the seems to be a thin bushing that is makeing the hole smaller.The thermostat housing that is on the water pump now you can just pull the thermostat out. Maybe the put a after market pump on. Not sure what to do??
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Indian Rocks Beach FL
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10
Sounds like they used a later model pump. I'm not sure what year they changed but the early pumps used a thermostat that was part of the housing. Later model ones did not.
Edit: It appears they changed in '04.
Edit: It appears they changed in '04.
Last edited by Mark C5; Mar 24, 2010 at 05:59 PM.
