180* t-stat

BlackedOutHemi · Apr 15, 2011

I am Trying to install the thermostat, but have hit a problem. The coolant has been drained, but the clamp to take off the radiator hose is upside down. In short. I can't remove the clamp. Would I be able to just take off the thermostat housing with the tube connected?

AF_Hemi · Apr 15, 2011

no reason you cant. should be fine.

BlackedOutHemi · Apr 15, 2011

Can't get the bottom bolt. Anybody have a suggestion on how to turn the clamp around?

bigtigga84 · Apr 15, 2011

Screw driver and a hammer to tap it around? Or get a new hose in the mornin.

txbass06 · Apr 15, 2011

bigtigga84 said:
Screw driver and a hammer to tap it around? Or get a new hose in the mornin.

That would be my idea too.

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BlackedOutHemi · Apr 15, 2011

My problem is getting the old hose off. Even if I did get a new hose how would the old one come off?

bigtigga84 · Apr 15, 2011

Cut it, take the housing off and then work on the clamp. Have a pair of dukes. That might cut the clamp

AF_Hemi · Apr 15, 2011

DO NOT use a hammer on that thing. If the bottom bolt isnt loose, you wont be able to turn the housing without destroying it. If you bend it at all, it wont seal again.

I usually have no issues getting to it with the 10mm socket, 3" extension, then universal swivel, then 6" extension, then ratchet.

bigtigga84 · Apr 15, 2011

Ment on the clamp not the housing lol. To try to spin it

BlackedOutHemi · Apr 15, 2011

It's literally underneath the hose. With the dip stick and steering pump fluid cap it can't be reached at all.

AF_Hemi · Apr 15, 2011

i can picture exactly what the problem is, but have no good solution for ya man... sorry

bigtigga84 · Apr 15, 2011

Hmm if you can't get the housing off after the hose is cut your gonna have to work on the clamp. Have a dremel wit a small cut off wheel?

BlackedOutHemi · Apr 15, 2011

We ended up getting the bottom one unscrewed somehow. Changed the thermostat out. Now to put it all back in.

bigtigga84 · Apr 15, 2011

Did you turn the clamp?

BlackedOutHemi · Apr 15, 2011

Yep. Haha. Remembered to do that.

BlackedOutHemi · Apr 15, 2011

Any idea what kind of coolant it takes? Need just a little extra. It's a pink red.

bigtigga84 · Apr 15, 2011

I can't remember, its some organic mix.

BlackedOutHemi · Apr 15, 2011

It reddish pink. Lol.

BlackedOutHemi · Apr 15, 2011

Thanks guys. Got it all back together. Works like a charm. A friend is gonna post pictures for me because he took all of them. Lol.

http://www.ramforum.com/f17/blackedouthemis-truck-updates-today-5461/

KGBIGCOUNTRY · Apr 16, 2011

Sorry for being late to the party... which 180* stat did you go with? Far as the coolent swing by and get some of the Mopar conc coolent and then cut it, you will prob be a half a gallon low.

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