Re: Thermostat housing sealant?
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Originally Posted by
Sabrewings
I don't know much about impalas, for some reason i thought you were supercharged....ever consider a top swap?
Re: Thermostat housing sealant?
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Originally Posted by
beastin1
I don't know much about impalas, for some reason i thought you were supercharged....ever consider a top swap?
It's already in the works.
Impala SS's are the equivalent of a GTP. Impala LS's are the equivalent of a GT (with a minor gearing change). Base model Impalas are usually 3.4L, so just a bit above a GP SE.
This as far as engines are concerned. Suspensions options are different. Like the SS's already have a lot of GMPP parts.
Re: Thermostat housing sealant?
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Originally Posted by
Sabrewings
It's already in the works.
Impala SS's are the equivalent of a GTP. Impala LS's are the equivalent of a GT (with a minor gearing change). Base model Impalas are usually 3.4L, so just a bit above a GP SE.
This as far as engines are concerned. Suspensions options are different. Like the SS's already have a lot of GMPP parts.
yea a buddy of mine has the ss...it's a sweet machine....he's on here too as spidaman ss i believe...hit him up, he can give ya some pointers for when your top swap is done....
as far as the top swap, i posted a manual on here written by another buddy of mine.... maybe it will help, good luck.
http://www.grandprixforums.net/f17/t...lots-7763.html
Re: Thermostat housing sealant?
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Originally Posted by
beastin1
yea a buddy of mine has the ss...it's a sweet machine....he's on here too as spidaman ss i believe...hit him up, he can give ya some pointers for when your top swap is done....
as far as the top swap, i posted a manual on here written by another buddy of mine.... maybe it will help, good luck.
http://www.grandprixforums.net/f17/t...lots-7763.html
Thanks for the info, but I'm way ahead of the learning curve. :th_winking:
Re: Thermostat housing sealant?
:th_winking::th_winking:
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Originally Posted by
Sabrewings
Thanks for the info, but I'm way ahead of the learning curve. :th_winking:
great...look forward to hearing of your achievements as you overcome the progress curve :th_winking:
Re: Thermostat housing sealant?
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Originally Posted by
Sabrewings
I can't believe you guys have trouble getting it to seal. I bet your gasket surfaces are dirty. I wipe it down and scrape the housing side every time I change one out. Did my fourth change today, and still no issues sealing.
I donno, I clean mine pretty damn well too. Even used scotchbrite. Its not like its rocket science. The only seal is the T-stat seal itself for the LIM and the housing. It'll either seal or it won't.
Re: Thermostat housing sealant?
Agreed, Scotchbrite the LIM and housing. If all else fails, Yamabond. It is the best. Period. I have never used a commercial RTV that is better than it. IMO.:th_thumbsup-wink:
Re: Thermostat housing sealant?
Ok I've got the same leaking issue. At first I had the P0128 code come up and after a few hours post removal I noticed the t-stat was still wide open. So I went to Autozone and got a new t-stat and gasket, installed it but now it leaks once the engine begins heating up, and the engine QUICKLY red-lines overheat shortly after so I dare not drive it at all until this is fixed. I pulled the new one out and checked the gasket's direction but I had it installed correctly, I re-installed the old one but it still leaked. I should also mention that I thoroughly wiped the mating surface for both the housing and where the t-stat sits but it still leaks like a siv from the front of the housing once the engine heats up. Should I resort to RTV as well? Thanks for any assist...