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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 09:45 PM
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From: NC johnston co
Car: 1988 IROC-Z
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 2.77 posi stock
will this hurt anything??

ok my water outlet is crack and leaking and cant find one with out ordering.so what will it hurt if i took the thermostat out? it shouldnt leak then cus there wont be any pressure and yes this is temperately until the new water outlet comes in...
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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 11:40 PM
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Car: 1984 Trans Am
Engine: broken 385sbc
Transmission: G-Force rebuilt T-5
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Re: will this hurt anything??

if its just a small leak, use some bars leaks.. it'll seal it right up.. if you do that, make sure you read and follow the directions correctly..
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 08:52 AM
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Car: 86 Corvette, 89 IROC, 1999 TA
Engine: 350, 350, LS1
Transmission: 700r4, 700r4, T-56
Axle/Gears: 3.07, 373, 4.10
Re: will this hurt anything??

even without a thermostat it will still build pressure and leak as soon as it gets warm, it builds pressure due to heat not do to having a thermostat. Don't use any leak stopper crap, just fix it right and avoid clogging something up. If its just the waterneck with a hairline crack in it and you need a temporary solution take it off fill the crack with some strong 2 part epoxy and it should hold up until you get a new one.
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 10:21 AM
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From: NC johnston co
Car: 1988 IROC-Z
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 2.77 posi stock
Re: will this hurt anything??

well im going to see if i take the thermostat out if it will stop leaking..cause im tired of smelling and adding anti-freeze/water every day.the new water outlet wont be here until thursday..
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