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Originally Posted by davids2toys
Also, would you happen to know the Torque values for the thermostat housing bolts going into an aluminum intake manifold and the water pump mounting bolts going thru an Aluminum water pump. I remember ...
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As a matter of fact, I do.... 12-15 ft/lbs for the thermostat housing, with thread sealant. 20-25 ft/lbs for the water pump.
What we used to for a flush is to pour the flushing goo in the engine, run it for an short while, then park the car over an open sewer and run the garden hose in to the thermostat housing. Open the drain, turn on the garden hose, start the car and watch until the water going in to the sewer is clear. The EPA probably frowns upon that method now....
EDIT -- and remember to seal off that one pesky water pump bolt.
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