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Thermostat housing leak

Old Sep 3, 2014 | 09:17 AM
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Default Thermostat housing leak

Everytime i fix a leak I'm the cooling system it leak from some where else....
Octo hose, throttle body hose, thermostat housing and 2 years later the thermostat again it's leaking from the side JB Weld or something. At first I thought it was just because of Old parts. my jag has the 4.2 engine 06. Any suggestions.
 
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Old Sep 3, 2014 | 10:38 AM
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Not sure on your year model but check and see if the aftermarket metal thermostat housing is available and replace the plastic one. This is a common "must do" on the 4.0 motors.
 
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Old Sep 3, 2014 | 10:57 AM
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Before I bought another plastic housing I looked for the metal replacement, I never found it for 03 and up. So i put on another new factory Tstat housing.
 
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Old Sep 3, 2014 | 12:31 PM
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JB Weld is a band-ad and not made for a permanent repair. The engine and coolant system gets hot and the pressure associated with it will breakdown any weak spots. Replace the housing.
 
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