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Andy L
Dodge Dakota
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9/12/2003
11:24:29
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 Subject: thromo housing leak?
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I have a 99 cc 5.2l dak w/auto and have a ? they hose that goes to the thermostat housing has been leaking and I was wondering if anyone else has had this problem as it looks like the hose isn't all the way down on the houseing if anyone has had the same problem let me know
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EBL
Dodge Dakota
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9/12/2003
12:05:09
|  RE: thromo housing leak?
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Tighten the hose clamp.
If that doesn't work, loosen the clamp,push the hose down and then tighten the clamp.
On my Gen II, the neck on the housing is so long the hose does not make it all the way down.
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FL 4WD
Dodge Dakota
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9/13/2003
07:37:20
|  RE: thromo housing leak?
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OK everybody... Go look at the base of your thermostat housing and see if it looks like a crispy green experiment. (3.9, 5.2, 5.9)
These things are made of stamped steel and are CRAP--- has anyone found a heavier aftermarket replacement?
Get a new housing and gasket. There are a LOT of these leaking. Parts <$10. It is easier to pull the A/C compressor (don't discharge) and use a 90 deg die grinder with a scotch brite pad. The old gasket will be a bitch to get cleaned off.
Re install the hose before putting the compressor back on; just be sure the tabs on the hose clamp do not interfere with the compressor (turn the tabs to the back or front)
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