thermostat housing - which one to use?

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May 29, 2009 | 12:55 PM

waynehartwig

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thermostat housing - which one to use?

My motor is out of an 08 Sierra, 5.3l.

Currently the housing exits upwards and with my hose, I have issues with it kinking or rubbing on the bottom of my intake tube, depending on what I do. I think it would be much better if it exited straight forward.

Is there another housing I could try?

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May 30, 2009 | 10:56 PM

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Anyone? I searched but I couldn't really tell if they are all the same or not. ie all bolt up to the same water pump.

May 30, 2009 | 11:10 PM

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Actually, do I need to replace the entire water pump then?

May 30, 2009 | 11:58 PM

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csr makes a straight thermostat housing I think?

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May 31, 2009 | 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dopy

csr makes a straight thermostat housing I think?

My bad, I just recently found that it's not hte housing I have to change, but I believe the water pump. The upper port, unless I'm mistaken, is part of the water pump. It's the upper port that I'm looking to change, not the lower. The lower works great with my radiator/setup.

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