Robert, if you can, could you check what markings (if any) are on the new GM coolant elbow you're installing?

There is a number 4 on it. that'* it. orange o rings. and now a lot of RTV

Pretty much back together. gotta drill the t-stat and fill it.

What kind of torque wrench did you use? I need to get me one.

LMAO....dont use the one he did the first time......

This is the one that I use...

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...002268/c-10101

"Made in China" anywhere on it?

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Macdrive, how is this reply contributing to this topic?

Are you aware that we've had recent problems with GM coolant elbows?

Didn't see a made in china.

I used a craftsman TQ wrench one of the clicky ones. Get a snap or one or something. IMO, torque wrenches are not a place to go cheap

Back together, coolant filled, brought to operating temp burping it along the way. I think I got almost all the air out...will take it for a drive at some point. Thinking of giving the RTV a bit more time to "harden"

All right. Thanks for checking. Sounds like things are going well, and letting the RTV harden more is a good idea.