leaking thermostat housing

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Fri Jun 17, 05 9:23 am

Keep getting a leak at the reat of the thermostat housing. Have tried new gaskets and new thermostat housing but peoblem reappears.
Anybody had a similar prob and know how to cure it
Thanks

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Fri Jun 17, 05 9:24 am

excuse the spelling!

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Fri Jun 17, 05 9:52 am

Check both faces are flat with a straight edge.

Check for hairline cracks and porous areas.

Can water come up the boltholes??? don't assume it can't check it, if it might be put some sealer on the bolts.

Wildmans charger has had the rocker cover bolts drilled out at some point and inserts fitted, on two of em the're straight into the water, no problem if studs are fitted, but the inserts weren't sealed before they were fitted hence a water leak that can only be cured with a little rad weld or rust

Also if sealer is used on the gasket overtightening could split the gasket??

I've got Cometic thermostat gaskets and if they leak there's definetly a problem, let me know if you want one, ?1.20 with first class postage

Alex · Post by **Alex** » Fri Jun 17, 05 12:12 pm

Red if it is an aftermarket housing it will be warped, if it is chrome throw it away and get a proper one. aftermarket housings are junk, most come warped new! get a new ally one use one of Wils decent gaskets and don't overtighten it or you will trash that one as well!

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Fri Jun 17, 05 3:05 pm

cheers.
will defo have one of those gaskets thanks.