Thread: Thermostat housing sealant?

Originally Posted by Sabrewings

North American Impala Owners Association - Garage - Sabrewings's 2004 Chevrolet Impala

I don't know much about impalas, for some reason i thought you were supercharged....ever consider a top swap?

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.

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

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.

Originally Posted by Sabrewings

Thanks for the info, but I'm way ahead of the learning curve.

great...look forward to hearing of your achievements as you overcome the progress curve

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.

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.