HwyStar
Registered User
I know someone that can do production work, and he is good at working with aluminum. My idea is to make something that is a exact copy of the original and instead of using the original thermostat, use one from a newer model GM 3800. With that one the thermostat has a small oring that wraps around it and is squished between the manifold and the housing to get a seal. For the recirc port, just make a groove in the housing where you could put a dab of silicone in and set the o-ring in. Man, just think of it, no more leak! Its just too easy to damage the stamped steel piece. Also, I havent seen one lately that wasnt pitted from corrosion which doesnt help either. One way or another, Im making one for my car. Any suggestions? Ideas to add? Good, bad idea? Tried it already?