What are the thermostat housing bolts torque specs?

1995 CHEVROLET BLAZER
150,000 MILES • 4.3L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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what is the bolt specs lbs. for the 2 bolts.?

torque specs temperature thermostat housing bolts for the vehicle listed above LS model.
Jun 22, 2021 at 6:46 AM
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KASEKENNY
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Here is a video on replacing the thermostat on a Blazer:

https://youtu.be/5w14DkYn1bU

Plus here is a guide that will help with replacing this as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-thermostat

Below is the process from the manual. Please run through this material and let us know if you have other questions. Thanks
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Jun 22, 2021 at 10:38 AM
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CBEEEEE
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Looking for torque. Provided instruction with AI. Useless. If I’m looking for torque, I’ve already completed the steps and I’m ready to tighten the bolts to the torque spec.
Sep 3, 2025 at 3:29 AM
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STRAILER
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Sure they are 18 ft-lbs (25 Nm)
Sep 3, 2025 at 6:31 AM
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