Re: Help! water outlet/radiator housing leaking again

Posted by fredkanter On 2017/5/18 1:18:50
It is common for a stamped steel part in the cooling system to rust after 65 years and even Packards are not immune. Your T-stat housing has a/some pinholes in it and anti freeze is very good at finding them.

Whoever told you to let sealant sit for 24 hrs or any of similar rubbish should go back to a little red wagon. I've installed innumerable t-stat housings without sealer, bolted them down after cleaning both surfaces, the t-stat (no sealer needed) , filled immediately and driven away.

Seldom when rechecking it do I have to retighten. This is not rocket science.

Kanter Auto makes a new housing, see our site. Enjoy your car.

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