1998 4.0 SOHC T-Stat Housing

[azbelle77]

I have a been dealing with a T-stat leak on and off. I have replaced this part that was made by Dorman, and well I'm done with this brand.
Is there a different brand that is recommended? In 5 years I'v gone through 3 Dorman housings. Something has got to be better.

 

[swshawaii]

Certainly not the first time with Dorman parts. Sometimes it's worth paying for OEM parts, especially when they are a guaranteed fit.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3404324
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3254441

 

[azbelle77]

OEM is triple the amount of $$. Iv looked to find it cheaper, $400.00 is a bit out of my pocket.

 

[swshawaii]

Still not cheap, but a long term fix.

4.0 SOHC plastic thermostat housing
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=239493