JB Weld is as good as it gets. However, I think I have concerns with heating and cooling off repeatedly, If that piece breaks loose (apart) somehow, where does it go? I would have asked a m metal fabrication-type specialist first, for a possible solution.
I considered that, but the operating temp of the JB weld should be fine in this application. I did consider welding, but the thermostat housing is a cast part, which means I don't know what kind of metal it's made from. A welder could destroy it instead of fixing it, not to mention it would have taken more time to grind down welds. Therefore I went for the JB weld. So far, no regrets. If something ever does happen, I'll be sure to let the audience know about it. Thanks for the comment.
It will be so nominal it won't be a concern . Especially if you flush you system on a regular schedule. But I do agree there is still potential, risk factor low.
Great 👍 some genius removed one of the vacuum fittings off my son’s 97 Pontiac Grand Prix GT throttle body and plugged it with a screw 😮 Now comes the fun part getting the right size fitting to replace the screw😅. I really don’t want to get another throttle body.
@ Thanks so much. You are the only youtube mechanic that has taken the time to respond 🙏 Now got a p420 on my 04 Element so I am hoping it’s just the downstream sensor
Hi.. yess Good idea But if the gap filled with aluminum it sounds excellent.. A small compact aluminum sallustion machine available now with Ali Express that could do the work perfectly
You can find JB weld at any hardware store. Additionally, I don't think the thermostat housing is aluminum so you would be mismatching metals. Thanks for the comment.
This is when you realize that Ford overall has some poor designs and the SBC is truly a superior engine. The 351C wasn't bad, but it only had a 4 year run in the early 70s. I don't believe Ford ever made a non electronic overdrive automatic transmission that was any good. Here we go again, for that you have to get a GM product. The only good engine Ford made in modern times was the 6.0 diesel and it had issues! Diesel engines are crazy expensive to repair so even this engine is not worth fixing all Fords mistakes. I actually like the Ford Fusion but with the 1.5 Turbo, they made a couple of crazy mistakes. The timing chain driven water pump V6 model and the crank damper and crank timing gear on 4 cylinder is not keyed to the crankshaft. That's crazy
JB Weld is as good as it gets. However, I think I have concerns with heating and cooling off repeatedly, If that piece breaks loose (apart) somehow, where does it go? I would have asked a m metal fabrication-type specialist first, for a possible solution.
I considered that, but the operating temp of the JB weld should be fine in this application. I did consider welding, but the thermostat housing is a cast part, which means I don't know what kind of metal it's made from. A welder could destroy it instead of fixing it, not to mention it would have taken more time to grind down welds. Therefore I went for the JB weld. So far, no regrets. If something ever does happen, I'll be sure to let the audience know about it. Thanks for the comment.
You did exactly as most of us do…consider our options, then go with what should work. Lead the way and keep up the great content, Eric. Thanks!
Nice work. Bet it was super satisfying to see the surface dry after the installation.
So very satisfying.
Creative remedy 👌
Badass dude. Always persevere!!
Oh we're dirty... 😂
Nice! Personally I’d worry about the JB weld breaking / chipping off and getting into the passages or radiator.
It will be so nominal it won't be a concern . Especially if you flush you system on a regular schedule. But I do agree there is still potential, risk factor low.
JB weld is pretty tough stuff. I know a guy who has in an emergency. Use it on a head and machined it to get a motorcycle up and running
I'm not. If applied properly, JB weld is pretty strong stuff in my experience. Thanks for the comment.
I had the same issue on my 5.0 mustang
Great 👍 some genius removed one of the vacuum fittings off my son’s 97 Pontiac Grand Prix GT throttle body and plugged it with a screw 😮 Now comes the fun part getting the right size fitting to replace the screw😅. I really don’t want to get another throttle body.
You might not have to. Most of those are pressed in. I'd go to the salvage yard to see if I could find one of a similar size to use. Good hunting.
@ thanks
@ Thanks so much. You are the only youtube mechanic that has taken the time to respond 🙏 Now got a p420 on my 04 Element so I am hoping it’s just the downstream sensor
Hi.. yess Good idea
But if the gap filled with aluminum it sounds excellent.. A small compact aluminum sallustion machine available now with Ali Express that could do the work perfectly
You can find JB weld at any hardware store. Additionally, I don't think the thermostat housing is aluminum so you would be mismatching metals. Thanks for the comment.
Thank god you fix it Eric, I was about to go crazy 🇦🇺👍🍻
You and me both. I must have had that housing off 5 times.
I make most my own gaskets. That would have taken me 15 mins to make.
Have you thought about having somebody 3d print a thermostat housing to fit your specs.
No need now that I fixed this one.
Bet a $50 it will weep on a below freezing night after a little while, almost all of them do no matter what you do to them. Speaking from experience.
I'll take that bet. It's suppose to be in the 20s this week.
@ericthecarguy I sure hope it doesn't, but those SBF water necks are from hell. I've never seen anything like it.
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This is when you realize that Ford overall has some poor designs and the SBC is truly a superior engine.
The 351C wasn't bad, but it only had a 4 year run in the early 70s.
I don't believe Ford ever made a non electronic overdrive automatic transmission that was any good. Here we go again, for that you have to get a GM product.
The only good engine Ford made in modern times was the 6.0 diesel and it had issues! Diesel engines are crazy expensive to repair so even this engine is not worth fixing all Fords mistakes.
I actually like the Ford Fusion but with the 1.5 Turbo, they made a couple of crazy mistakes. The timing chain driven water pump V6 model and the crank damper and crank timing gear on 4 cylinder is not keyed to the crankshaft. That's crazy
I made this engine, and this car for that matter, not Ford, and it works great. Thanks for the comment.