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Old 09-02-2012 | 05:10 PM
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Thermostat host leaks

Hello i have 1967 plymouth fury 3 and just replaced new radiator, water pump and thermostat. when i put it back on it started leaking from the host. I'm not sure if its from the host or the gasket. Please help
Old 09-02-2012 | 05:24 PM
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how old are the hoses and did you use a silicone gaket sealant on the thrmostat housing?
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Old 09-02-2012 | 08:39 PM
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Yes i did and i just bought aftermarket thermostat hose, gasket and new thermostat. I dont know why its leaking. So after i drove just tonight, my tranny leaking from the radiator. My car's a fact 67 year model.
Old 09-02-2012 | 10:16 PM
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check and make sure your themostat housing is tightend down and also make sure your calmps are tightend down as well. if they are just snug they will leak
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Old 09-03-2012 | 12:40 AM
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Are you using good screw type clamps? If the thermostat is leaking from the gasket ? the housing may be corroded.
Make sure you are installing it correctly engine/gasket/thermostat/housing along with a dab of sealer on the bolts also
I do not like to use silicon on gaskets , I use gasket cinch/permatex from a brush on can

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