I'd drawfile the stat housing/base with your widest/smoothest file & retry it & check the new stat gasket that you will be using for any minor imperfections which might cause a problem. EDIT and some sealant on the bolt threads and that the bolts aren't bottoming out just before they get tight.

Last edited by RapidRobert; 09/06/09 11:01 PM.
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