2000StreetRod
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- 00 Sport FI, 03 Ltd V8
Housing installed
I received the new lower housing hold down bolts today (PN W702527S437) so I continued the replacement of my stock plastic housing with a metal one.
First I torqued the bolts to 96 lb-in (8 lb-ft).
Then I tightened the lower hose clamp, installed the heater hose with clamp, and connected the sensor connectors. I installed the thermostat and the O ring on top of it. I thought about replacing the made in China thermostat (92 deg C/198 deg F) but according to past datalogs it has worked very well to maintain a constant temperature under normal driving conditions.
The paper gasket came next.
I wire brushed the old bolts and added a drop of oil before installing the cover.
I am satisfied with the product and will purchase a replacement metal cover when one becomes available.
I received the new lower housing hold down bolts today (PN W702527S437) so I continued the replacement of my stock plastic housing with a metal one.
First I torqued the bolts to 96 lb-in (8 lb-ft).
Then I tightened the lower hose clamp, installed the heater hose with clamp, and connected the sensor connectors. I installed the thermostat and the O ring on top of it. I thought about replacing the made in China thermostat (92 deg C/198 deg F) but according to past datalogs it has worked very well to maintain a constant temperature under normal driving conditions.
The paper gasket came next.
I wire brushed the old bolts and added a drop of oil before installing the cover.
I am satisfied with the product and will purchase a replacement metal cover when one becomes available.