1998 Ford Taurus Thermstat Housing Broke Bolts

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Thermstat housing broke where bolts go in
Feb 10, 2013 at 5:20 AM
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You can find a replacement in any salvage yard.
Feb 10, 2013 at 7:54 AM
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CARADIODOC
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You can find a replacement in any salvage yard. Be sure there's no old gasket debris remaining. That can hold the housing up and crack it when the bolts are tightened down.
Feb 10, 2013 at 7:56 AM
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