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Billet Aluminum Thermostat Housing for 4.0L 1GR-FE

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by 1GR-FE<3R, Oct 20, 2022.

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  1. Oct 21, 2022 at 4:53 PM
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  2. Oct 22, 2022 at 11:22 AM
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    Bumppppp! Presale units are going fast! Shipments are starting to go out today!
     
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  4. Oct 22, 2022 at 12:39 PM
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  5. Oct 22, 2022 at 1:31 PM
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  6. Oct 22, 2022 at 2:00 PM
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  7. Oct 22, 2022 at 2:07 PM
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  8. Oct 22, 2022 at 2:23 PM
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    Are you sending shipping or tracking info, no big deal, just would be nice to know when to keep an eye out for it. USPS or UPD or FedEx or ?
     
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  9. Oct 22, 2022 at 2:36 PM
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    Will be going out USPS! Yes we will be updating tracking info!
     
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  10. Oct 23, 2022 at 7:11 PM
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    Got the tracking. Perfect timing since I got to do my 120K spark plug change, throttle body and maf cleaning. Will do thermostat and housing at the same time. Coolant was changed at 100K but may reuse.
     
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  11. Oct 24, 2022 at 8:20 AM
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    Mod list... Well, my paint is factory.
    I put mine on this weekend. Took about 20min because I was taking my time.
    Extension and universal swivel helps to get to the back bolt.
    You'll lose about a quart of coolant.
    I put a light coat of Permatex 22071 Water Pump and Thermostat sealant on the gasket for good measure

    upload_2022-10-24_8-10-26.jpg

    Extension with universal:
    upload_2022-10-24_8-4-40.jpg

    Pull the thermostat/hose under the oil filter lines, towards the battery to get to the squeeze clamp easier:
    upload_2022-10-24_8-5-13.jpg

    I used these long angled needle nose to get the clamp off and back on. The factory housing needed a bit of persuasion to release from the hose but it wasn't too bad.
    upload_2022-10-24_8-5-37.jpg

    Factory vs UCM
    upload_2022-10-24_8-5-57.jpg

    Make sure to remove the factory rubber gasket from the inlet. then clean the surface from any dirt/grime.
    upload_2022-10-24_8-6-20.jpg

    Factory torque spec is 80 in. *lbf that's INCH not FOOT, or 9.0 N*m
    upload_2022-10-24_8-6-44.jpg

    -Chris
     
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  12. Oct 24, 2022 at 12:15 PM
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  13. Oct 24, 2022 at 12:55 PM
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    Looks great!!!
     
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  14. Oct 24, 2022 at 12:57 PM
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    @1GR-FE<3R Hey Cody! These look great! I think I need me one with a 160 T stat! And also curious how you guys are knocking these out. Looks like a fun part!
     
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  15. Oct 24, 2022 at 1:10 PM
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  16. Oct 24, 2022 at 1:13 PM
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    Awesome. So you didn’t drain the radiator?
     
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  17. Oct 24, 2022 at 1:14 PM
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  18. Oct 24, 2022 at 1:21 PM
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    No need to completely drain the system! Especially if you leave the radiator cap on, it creates a vacuum on the system and does not allow the coolant to flow out freely. When replacing thermostat very little coolant is actually lost!
     
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  19. Oct 24, 2022 at 1:29 PM
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    No, our (2nd Gen) housing is pretty high up so you don't "need" to drain it to change the thermostat housing. My fluid still tests as good with test strips so I decided not to drain.
     
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  20. Oct 24, 2022 at 2:08 PM
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    Will we need to get a gasket to install the new housing?
     
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