snampro
Enthusiast
Car is a ’94 RT/10 with stock engine. Intake manifold was replaced under warrantee by previous owner after a crack formed (about 1.5 years ago, 10,000 miles).
Doing some research before upgrading my cooling system. The project consists of a new water pump, new thermostat, all new heater hoses, and the 5-piece silicone hose set from Roe. The goal is to increase reliability.
Thermostat: it looks like it is possible to remove the thermostat housing, and thus replace the thermostat, without removing the intake manifold. However, since I don’t have small hands or arms and have already bought the intake gaskets just in case I can't get the thermostat in.
I saw in the illustrated upgrades section that it was recommended to drill a 3/32 hole in the new thermostat to aid bleeding, is this really a good idea?
Intake Manifold: is the quick disconnect fuel line on the back of the intake manifold that same as the ones on the fuel filter? If so I’ve done that before, so it should be easy.
Gaskets: I ordered a set of intake manifold, thermostat and thermo crossover gaskets from Tator. Do I need to soak the gasket in water or anything like that before installing? I saw in this post (-->LINK<--) that guys are using liquid gasket “glues” when installing the gaskets, is this recommended? For the thermostat gasket, thermostat crossover gaskets, intake manifold gaskets or all?
Coolant change procedure: I found this for the GenII’s (-->LINK<--) is there anything similar for the GenI’s?
Bolts: Should I use any locktite or anything like that when installing the manifold and thermostat bolts? I would assume not, but worth asking.
any other tips?
Doing some research before upgrading my cooling system. The project consists of a new water pump, new thermostat, all new heater hoses, and the 5-piece silicone hose set from Roe. The goal is to increase reliability.
Thermostat: it looks like it is possible to remove the thermostat housing, and thus replace the thermostat, without removing the intake manifold. However, since I don’t have small hands or arms and have already bought the intake gaskets just in case I can't get the thermostat in.
I saw in the illustrated upgrades section that it was recommended to drill a 3/32 hole in the new thermostat to aid bleeding, is this really a good idea?
Intake Manifold: is the quick disconnect fuel line on the back of the intake manifold that same as the ones on the fuel filter? If so I’ve done that before, so it should be easy.
Gaskets: I ordered a set of intake manifold, thermostat and thermo crossover gaskets from Tator. Do I need to soak the gasket in water or anything like that before installing? I saw in this post (-->LINK<--) that guys are using liquid gasket “glues” when installing the gaskets, is this recommended? For the thermostat gasket, thermostat crossover gaskets, intake manifold gaskets or all?
Coolant change procedure: I found this for the GenII’s (-->LINK<--) is there anything similar for the GenI’s?
Bolts: Should I use any locktite or anything like that when installing the manifold and thermostat bolts? I would assume not, but worth asking.
any other tips?