Pull the trigger on JetChip T-stat
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Pull the trigger on JetChip T-stat
About to pull the trigger on the T-stat for my Dak ('06 4.7 HO).
Any advice before I purchase. It looks like the are charging $45 these days and want $15 for shipping.
I have heard of the Napa T-stat, but there is some 'dremeling' required for it? Does this part truly provide the exact same function as the JetChip one at roughly 10% the cost?
My T-stat is going crazy as of late (temps ranging on the truck all over the place) and I am ready to upgrade. I usually do this the right way...but if I can save approximately $55 after shipping, I may look into it.
Thanks guys! I can't wait to get this thing in!
Any advice before I purchase. It looks like the are charging $45 these days and want $15 for shipping.
I have heard of the Napa T-stat, but there is some 'dremeling' required for it? Does this part truly provide the exact same function as the JetChip one at roughly 10% the cost?
My T-stat is going crazy as of late (temps ranging on the truck all over the place) and I am ready to upgrade. I usually do this the right way...but if I can save approximately $55 after shipping, I may look into it.
Thanks guys! I can't wait to get this thing in!
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Okay...well i think i will give the napa part a shot. From the stickies the part number is 530080. Is this correct?
Also...I am just going to flush the system too since I will already be draining it so much. I am hearing that the Prestone 330-180 is the coolant/antifreeze to use?
I have never done a coolant flush before so any advice is appreciated.
Also...I am just going to flush the system too since I will already be draining it so much. I am hearing that the Prestone 330-180 is the coolant/antifreeze to use?
I have never done a coolant flush before so any advice is appreciated.
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well after looking at NAPA online I noticed that the part sizings are quite different. Is this normal? Sorry for all the questions but here are the links I am looking at
stock 195 degree replacement: http://www.napaonline.com/MasterPage...stat+-+Regular
180 degree replacement for 1999 dodge dakota w/ 5.2 V8: http://www.napaonline.com/MasterPage...stat+-+Premium
stock 195 degree replacement: http://www.napaonline.com/MasterPage...stat+-+Regular
180 degree replacement for 1999 dodge dakota w/ 5.2 V8: http://www.napaonline.com/MasterPage...stat+-+Premium
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ok i finished the install! once I got out the old stat I saw exactly what you guys were talking about :-) I flushed the system too since I was at almost 60k miles.
So far it seems to be running great, no leaks, cooler engine temp readout. No complaints so far.
All I would say to those who are considering purchasing the 530080 part number from NAPA is to file/dremel/cut a notch out of the 'lip of the t-stat in order to sit flush with the stock gasket (which I reused, it seemed to be in good shape still). I was unsure of where to cut until I got the gasket off the stock one and saw the little notch.
A VERY EASY JOB AND WOULD RECOMMEND TO ANYBODY. I will update if I have any further questions or comments. Thanks again everybody for helping me out :-)
So far it seems to be running great, no leaks, cooler engine temp readout. No complaints so far.
All I would say to those who are considering purchasing the 530080 part number from NAPA is to file/dremel/cut a notch out of the 'lip of the t-stat in order to sit flush with the stock gasket (which I reused, it seemed to be in good shape still). I was unsure of where to cut until I got the gasket off the stock one and saw the little notch.
A VERY EASY JOB AND WOULD RECOMMEND TO ANYBODY. I will update if I have any further questions or comments. Thanks again everybody for helping me out :-)
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