Well I thinks me short coolant hose betwixt the t-stat housing and water pump is in need of replacement. Looking at the job nearly terrifies me! What is the prescribed approach?

I'm thinking that removal of the t-stat hosing is a must - then attach hose to the pump and replace the hosing? Sound feasable?

Also, I have read somewhere that a bit of sealant was recommended (at least by the author). Any thoughts?

And as always...THANKS to the best bunch o' guys on the MB forums.

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Dale

Sounds like a plan. Just be careful with the housing bolts, they are long and flexible.....penetrating oil and wiggling them back and forth a bit before really hanging on the wrench!

But before that be sure it is not just loose clamps on the short hose.

Tom W

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Thanks Tom! I will be sure and check the clamps first...

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Dale

Yup, I'll side with Tom on this, that's pretty much the way to tackle it, and it's really a pretty simple job once you get into it if you need to. While you have the T-stat housing off, might not hurt to have a new gasket on hand for the two halves and pop it apart for a stat inspection for wear or damage (they are known to break apart), maybe even a little housing polishing on a wheel. Clean the bolts with a wire brush/wheel once they're off and apply some never seez before reinstalling. Better, cheaper, and far easier to fix it now as it is than to deal with the results of an overheat later.....

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