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Old 06-05-2007, 09:04 AM
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They won't be able to obtain more pressure than your thermostat and water pump current allow.
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Old 06-05-2007, 11:22 AM
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...and you don't want to have too much pressure and possible cause damage to the heater core and radiator.
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Knock sensors it is then. I've gotta swap out my t-stat anyway.
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Old 06-05-2007, 12:45 PM
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BTW.. 14ft lbs on those... I looked it up last night.
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So there are no gaskets on the knock sensors to keep them from leaking, right?
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There will be some sealant on the threads.
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