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12-26-2005, 06:36 PM
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Changing Thermostat
I am going with a cooler thermostat this winter (probably 160*) and I was arguing with my dad whether or not to get a new gasket. I read that you can just re-use the old o-ring from the old thermostat and not have to bother with a new one. Should I use the old one or get a new one?
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#2
12-26-2005, 06:38 PM
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Re: Changing Thermostat
it costs like 2 dollars and might even come with the new one. Why bother with not doing it? If the car was only a few years old then you might be ok but even then I dont see why you wouldnt go ahead and do it.
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92 z28 camaro 5.7 TPI current - slp intake runners and base-BBK 52mm throttle body-MSD 8.5mm wires, blaster coil, and 6AL Box-edelbrock headers-160 degree stat.-hotchkis strut tower brace waiting in the garage - LQ4, milled heads 317 casting (10.5 to 1), hardened pushrods, ported LS6 oil pump, manley dual spings with titanium retainers, MTI X1 cam, hawks longtube headers 
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#3
12-26-2005, 10:36 PM
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Re: Changing Thermostat
I don't think mine even has a gasket... if I remember right, it's RTV silicone...."No gasket or sealant is needed other than the rubber o-ring that is on the thermostat, itself." yup i was right, I put rtv on mine as an added security though...
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 1995 Camaro - Z28 - M6 - Hardtop 2007 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLT Classic -R.I.P. Andy (Hypsi)-
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#4
12-26-2005, 11:36 PM
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Re: Changing Thermostat
Mine uses a gasket, whether yours has a gasket or o-ring you should change it just for a little added security
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97 Camaro - 2.077 60', 14.745 @ 92.20 - still down, one year later. 194k miles-160* thermo-V8 shocks/springs (V6 rear springs)-3" Magnaflow !cat (3" dynomax bullet) back-SLP CAI-stock boxed LCAs-poly tranny mount and torque arm bushing-custom HPTuners tuning-4.10s/eaton/TA girdle-3.5" alum DS-spohn LCA brackets-prostar skinnies 179.75 RWHP, 204.52 RWTQ ON ITS WAY: MORE R.I.P. Andy 87 Benz 190e - DD 01 EX250 - still gotta get my license for this thing
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12-26-2005, 11:46 PM
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Re: Changing Thermostat
yup, in any case if something involves a gasket i would change it if it looks like it could be damage or worn in any way... but in the case with the LT1 the thermostat is the gasket itself, it takes no gasket... put a little rtv silicone on the coupler to be safe and your good to go...
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1995 Camaro - Z28 - M6 - Hardtop 2007 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLT Classic -R.I.P. Andy (Hypsi)-
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12-28-2005, 03:52 PM
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Re: Changing Thermostat
Regarding the 160* thermo, how well is heating retained? It gets pretty cold here during the winters and I don't want have to change out the old and new thermo every year as the seasons change. Should I maybe try and find a 180* just to be safe?
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Sold 1994 Camaro Z28 Current Car 2003 Monte Carlo SS Sold 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 500R
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#8
12-29-2005, 01:13 PM
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Re: Changing Thermostat
Ok, so I went up to Napa today to pick up a 180* thermo, because it would be cheaper than buying one on the internet. I told him it was for a 94 Z and he said the only one in the computer was a 'factory OE' 180*. I am confused, aren't the factory ones like 195* or something like that? I don't to buy the same exact thing I have already, but I could have sworn that factory was higher. God, I hate questioning myself. Someone staighten me out please!
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Sold 1994 Camaro Z28 Current Car 2003 Monte Carlo SS Sold 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 500R
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12-29-2005, 01:39 PM
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Re: Changing Thermostat
ok, so the one at Napa is the one I am looking for?Thanks, just wanted to clear things up.
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