Most Liked Positive Review
Well made thermostat housing, needed minor debur work inside
This housing is a quality item, it is made of heavy duty material with a nice black textured finish. The only reason I deducted a star is the inside of the 90 degree elbow had a very sharp edge (casting flash) all the way around the inside which I felt would restrict the flow of coolant. I used my dremel to remove this sharp edge to allow an improved flow of the coolant. I did not go crazy and over grind, just removed the sharp edge and put a slight radius at the direction change... now its a 5 Star rating! The item installed perfectly, placed the o-ring into the base slipped the 90 degree nipple through the base, put in place over the thermostat on the intake manifold, lightly installed the included polished allen bolts, pushed the clamp and hose on, swiveled into position for the best fit of the hose, then tightened the allen bolts. I was a bit concerned that there might be a leak at the base since when you tighten the bolts the base completely seats against the intake manifold... but the o-ring did its job and no leaks. Just what I needed!