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Old 01-09-2010, 06:20 PM   #4
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Do I also need to replace the housing or gasket in the housing at this time?
If you have a plastic thermostat housing, it needs to be replaced, with a new gasket for it. Definitely do the water pump also- together these are very easy to replace. If the radiator is original, it's time to replace it also- again very easy. It is time to do them. The plastic parts in the cooling system were not designed to last 15 years, and each of them is now a ticking time bomb. Do new upper and lower radiator hoses while you're at it.

Pelican or Bavauto are great sources for parts.
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