160 degree t-stat doesn't fit???
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Staging Lane
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160 degree t-stat doesn't fit??? Hey guys,
the other day I was attempting to swap in a Hypertech 160* t-stat (part # 1014) , and the it (portion that goes into the water pump) would not fit? Has anyone ever had this issue? This is my 3rd LS1, and on both of my '00's I had no problem. now I have a '02 B4C and I would've had to grind down atleast 1-2mm off each end to get it to work. No grinder, so I just ended up returning it. What gives?
the other day I was attempting to swap in a Hypertech 160* t-stat (part # 1014) , and the it (portion that goes into the water pump) would not fit? Has anyone ever had this issue? This is my 3rd LS1, and on both of my '00's I had no problem. now I have a '02 B4C and I would've had to grind down atleast 1-2mm off each end to get it to work. No grinder, so I just ended up returning it. What gives?
Someone has probably replaced the waterpump with the 04+ style. It is the only one available from GM now. You just need the new style t-stat. Check out Tbyrne (sponsor) for the best price on the new style one.
We ran across this on my sons 2002 camaro,it had a newer water pump on it also(WE DID NOT KNOW AT FIRST) t-stat would not fit.Finaly found out the newer water pumps were a little different and took a larger t-stat,i think it was a lot cheaper too, like 20$
Originally Posted by AppleMac
Just double checking but you are putting it in right? not backwards?
Please do no take offense to this, just want to make sure...
It should go in like this:
Please do no take offense to this, just want to make sure...
It should go in like this:
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Staging Lane
Joined: Apr 2002
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Yes, I was putting it in the right way, but the one I had also included the housing. i feel better now. Does anyone know where I can get the newer style t-stat? Someone mentioned a $20 one?
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Originally Posted by NAVYBLU-Z
Yes, I was putting it in the right way, but the one I had also included the housing. i feel better now. Does anyone know where I can get the newer style t-stat? Someone mentioned a $20 one?