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Old Nov 24, 2022 | 03:58 PM
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Default Lower coolant outlet/inlet housing leak

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Need help identifying if this coolant outlet/inlet housing has gasket or uses some sort of sealant. Its the one at the bottom of engine that connects the lower radiator hose. Its leaking really bad from there and couldn't find any information on this repair or part numbers. I really appreciate the help . Im new member and owner of this truck.
 
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Old Nov 24, 2022 | 04:07 PM
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What engine?
 
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Old Nov 24, 2022 | 04:19 PM
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Sorry the engine is 4.7 V8
 
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Old Nov 24, 2022 | 07:09 PM
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Hhhhmmm.... Not find a good diagram of parts, can you post a pic of it?
 
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Old Nov 25, 2022 | 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Dodgeman7534
2004 Dodge Ram 1500

Need help identifying if this coolant outlet/inlet housing has gasket or uses some sort of sealant. Its the one at the bottom of engine that connects the lower radiator hose. Its leaking really bad from there and couldn't find any information on this repair or part numbers. I really appreciate the help . Im new member and owner of this truck.




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Make sure this fits
 
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Old Nov 25, 2022 | 07:24 AM
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Another pic from your Amazon link. You can see the gasket there. A new thermostat will come with the gasket. Don't break the bolts. Oh and don't buy Dorman junk if you do get a housing. Mopar part #

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Old Nov 25, 2022 | 12:06 PM
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You may want to check torque on the bolts, 112 inch/pounds.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2022 | 01:25 PM
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Does this connection also house a thermostat? Also i do notice it does have some sort of thin metal gasket of some sorts. Couldn't find any information or part number for that either.
 
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Originally Posted by Dodgeman7534
Does this connection also house a thermostat?
Are the pictures not big enough?




 
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