No Leak Thermostat Housing
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06/30/15 12:51 PM
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I know it has been talked about before . . . just thought I would give a shout out to "Terry's Auto "Lab" for his no leak t-stat housing !!! For myself, no matter a big block or small block, I have always had some sort of seepage or leakage from the factory t-stat housing . . . his unit takes all the guess work and silicone sealant, etc out of the installation ! Sure it is a bit pricey, but not having a streak from the t-stat housing on a nice clean painted engine, is way worth it !! One note, insure you have a "smaller diameter" 80's up thermostat !! For me, it certainly is worth the expense !!! http://www.terrysautolab.com/Mark
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Re: No Leak Thermostat Housing
[Re: a12rag]
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06/30/15 01:32 PM
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for a no leak housing my vote is the NAPA cast iron unit. not chrome obviously but just a FYI
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Re: No Leak Thermostat Housing
[Re: a12rag]
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06/30/15 05:49 PM
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That's a nice waterneck but kinda pricey, I tried 3 different ones with leaks, finally bought the $34 billet aluminum one from Mancini, no gasket, just some gray RTV, no leaks! http://www.manciniracing.com/mabialwane.htmlIf you buy from Napa make sure it has a lip on it to keep the hose on, mine didn't so I took it back.
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Re: No Leak Thermostat Housing
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06/30/15 10:33 PM
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for a no leak housing my vote is the NAPA cast iron unit. not chrome obviously but just a FYI Napa worked great for me too..
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Re: No Leak Thermostat Housing
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06/30/15 11:18 PM
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for a no leak housing my vote is the NAPA cast iron unit. not chrome obviously but just a FYI Napa worked great for me too.. X3
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Re: No Leak Thermostat Housing
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06/30/15 11:22 PM
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You guys with the Napa waternecks, did it have the lip at the top to help hold the hose on? My new one did not a couple months ago, no way I'd run it like that.
1970 Challenger, all aluminum 528 Hemi, HDK suspension, Tremec 5 speed manual
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Re: No Leak Thermostat Housing
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07/07/15 05:59 PM
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I know it has been talked about before . . . just thought I would give a shout out to "Terry's Auto "Lab" for his no leak t-stat housing !!! For myself, no matter a big block or small block, I have always had some sort of seepage or leakage from the factory t-stat housing . . . his unit takes all the guess work and silicone sealant, etc out of the installation ! Sure it is a bit pricey, but not having a streak from the t-stat housing on a nice clean painted engine, is way worth it !! One note, insure you have a "smaller diameter" 80's up thermostat !! For me, it certainly is worth the expense !!! http://www.terrysautolab.com/Mark I put one of these on my Barracuda and it worked great. The iron ones are ok, but this one is the best!
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Re: No Leak Thermostat Housing
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07/07/15 09:58 PM
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Don't mate iron and aluminum together. My steel o-ring housing warped and corroded on my aluminum pump after 5 yrs.
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Re: No Leak Thermostat Housing
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07/08/15 05:20 PM
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I have a Terry's Auto Lab T/stat housing on my Duster, have had it on there for almost 3 years now...not a single problem with it!
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Re: No Leak Thermostat Housing
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07/11/15 08:33 AM
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I tried ordering the NAPA cast housing version. They ordered it twice, both came in two different versions than the pictured one on the website, (which is the one I wanted)! Neither one would work so ordered this aluminum one off e-bag from Crankshaft Depot. No leaks, got it on one day!
Look under 440 thermostat housing
Jim
Last edited by 63stabamatic; 07/13/15 08:48 AM.
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Re: No Leak Thermostat Housing
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07/11/15 12:26 PM
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I had this problem also. I always used the Napa housings, but when I ordered one a week ago it appears they have changed venders. The one I got has a boss on it for nipple and didn't have a thick flange. To bad as they were cheap and nicely made.
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Re: No Leak Thermostat Housing
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07/11/15 12:42 PM
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Nice piece
It's 1/4 the price I paid for my car.
I used to care but....... things have changed
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