I snapped something
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I was fitting a new thermostat, turned out there was no thermostat which is why it ran cold, and i overtightened the bolts. It has snapped just above the bottom bolt and now leaks coolant when the engine runs. Ill need to find one on ebay/ ![Icon Doh](https://dodgeforum.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_doh.gif)
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I barely put any pressure on it
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I barely put any pressure on it
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Sounds like you cracked the plastic housing and yes the bolts only get tightened to about 20 inch-lbs (about 9 ft-lbs) of torque if I remember correctly - which is just past snugging them up. You should be able to order one easily from rockautoparts.com, even if you are overseas for about 6 pounds (12 bucks) + shipping.
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,ca...parttype,10337
I am more concerned about it NOT having a thermostat then a bad one, because it is a very very old trick to disguise other problems that may have been happening. I hope that is not the case and the former owner was just too lazy or cheap to put one in.
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,ca...parttype,10337
I am more concerned about it NOT having a thermostat then a bad one, because it is a very very old trick to disguise other problems that may have been happening. I hope that is not the case and the former owner was just too lazy or cheap to put one in.
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As long as the spark plugs are not platinum plugs, you should be fine. I have heard that the newest indium plugs are OK because they have a higher melt point and can hold up - but oh baby - they ain't cheap!
The price of all that together wasn't a bad deal. It is usually cheaper if you pulled the parts yourself, but you may not have that option.
The price of all that together wasn't a bad deal. It is usually cheaper if you pulled the parts yourself, but you may not have that option.