SSThunder Posted March 30, 2005 Report Share Posted March 30, 2005 Ok. I got the stat today and want to install. Will I need to completely drain the system to install? What coolent should I use to refill? I've read some post that recommend dexcool mixed with water at 50/50. How much should I buy to refill after the stat is installed? Also I've read post that suggest using silcone grease to seat the ring. Is this really needed? Thanks for any help, I'm not a mechanical person but I want to try to install any mods that I can to save cash for more mods. Stupid CAI cost me $40 or so, wish I knew how easy it was to install. I did installed the outlaw CAI so I'm gaining experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted March 30, 2005 Report Share Posted March 30, 2005 i install them with the seal dry, but you can use some vaseline to help keep the o-ring sticking to the housing. no need to drain the system. pull the stat and lift the hose up as high as possible afterward to keep most of the coolan from coming back out. refill with a 50/50 mix of dexcool and water. i do recomend adding 2 bottles of redline water wetter while you are there. this is available at autozone or something of the kind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2003SS B.B. Posted March 30, 2005 Report Share Posted March 30, 2005 What is Redline Water Wetter and what does it do? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSThunder Posted March 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2005 i install them with the seal dry, but you can use some vaseline to help keep the o-ring sticking to the housing. no need to drain the system. pull the stat and lift the hose up as high as possible afterward to keep most of the coolan from coming back out. refill with a 50/50 mix of dexcool and water. i do recomend adding 2 bottles of redline water wetter while you are there. this is available at autozone or something of the kind. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks for the tips zippy. I was going to ask about using vaseline, but thought people would think I was crazy. What does the redline water wetter do? Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenKey Posted March 30, 2005 Report Share Posted March 30, 2005 wish I knew how easy it was to install Be surprised at how easy many things are to install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XGMTech Posted March 30, 2005 Report Share Posted March 30, 2005 You'll also be surprised to find out how expensive Dexcool is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted March 30, 2005 Report Share Posted March 30, 2005 you aren't kidding on that dexcool thing. it's rediculous in price. redline water wetter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSThunder Posted March 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2005 Here's another stupid question. Where is the stat located on on the 2003 models? I think I read it's in the water pump, but I haven't found it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted March 30, 2005 Report Share Posted March 30, 2005 just about directly in front of the passenger side cylinder head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenKey Posted March 30, 2005 Report Share Posted March 30, 2005 Follow the bottom hose from the radiator to the motor. The neck that it connects to is the t-stat housing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSThunder Posted April 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2005 Got the stat in. Took a little while to get that stupid hose off. I had a buddy work on it with me. He wants to mod his 2004 GM sooner and later. Lost about 2 gallon of fluid, replaced and will test her tomorrow. The temp gauge didn't jump around at all when started so maybe that's a good sign. I'll know tomorrow when I start her up and let her run some. Now on to the plug wires and plugs. Next is a shift kit and servos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.