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Jun 22, 2003 | 04:48 PM

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Torque spec for Thermostat

Planning to change Thermostat on my 2003 LS1 (Spiral Metallic Grey Convertible). Do they have a spec? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance!

Jun 22, 2003 | 05:36 PM

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Re: Torque spec for Thermostat (T2001W)

I just tighten them snug but my asstimate would be 25-30ft lbs. :crazy:

Jun 22, 2003 | 05:46 PM

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Thanks!
I tried to get a someone at Ecklers to give it to me but he just said "snug".
With all the Aluminum I just didn't feel safe with that reply.

Jun 23, 2003 | 12:25 AM

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Re: Torque spec for Thermostat (T2001W)

http://www.metricchemical.com/C5torque.pdf

It works now, sorry about that.
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Jun 23, 2003 | 12:30 AM

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linky no worky??

Jun 23, 2003 | 12:49 AM

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Re: Torque spec for Thermostat (T2001W)

11 ft-lbs (or 15 N-m) from the 2003 Service Manual for the water pump inlet bolts.

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Jun 23, 2003 | 05:50 AM

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Re: Torque spec for Thermostat (T2001W)

Just swapped the thermostat on my 2000 yesterday. The manual lists the torque at 89 in lbs (7.4 ft lbs).

That seemed kind of light to me. I used thread lock (blue) and ran them up to 10 ft lbs.