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cst70rocket · 09-04-2006, 05:08 PM

Biggest problem is they get overtightened. They will pull up in the center and leak. If you take them off and put them against a grinder wheel, you can see the middle isn't touching. You can "mill" it flat and try again. It's only holding water, no need to get out the muscle.

09-04-2006, 05:08 PM	#9
cst70rocket Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Angelo or Eufaula Posts: 301	Re: thermastat housing leak!! Biggest problem is they get overtightened. They will pull up in the center and leak. If you take them off and put them against a grinder wheel, you can see the middle isn't touching. You can "mill" it flat and try again. It's only holding water, no need to get out the muscle.