Thermostat housing leak

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duderz7

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I was able to get mine done without removing the fan shroud, but it's tight in there. Would definitely be easier with the shroud out, but then how much fun is removing the fan shroud?
 

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No more leaks. New thermostat is in. It was actually the hose that was leaking and not the thermostat housing. I put 2 new stainless steel worm style clamps on the thermostat housing side of the lower hose. That should work until I can get an OEM style clamp.

I had same issue once, was chasing a leak at therm housing but it was the heater hose above it leaking.
 

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Just curious...would a flex fan be an option for a Liberty? Mine's been driving around the desert all it's life with only the electric fan, and I was wondering maybe a little extra help would be in order in it's old age. I don't like clutch fans much. Maybe I should just leave it alone and save the wear and tear on the water pump. Just thought about it today as I dove in to replace the hoses, thermostat, and housing.
 

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Just curious...would a flex fan be an option for a Liberty? Mine's been driving around the desert all it's life with only the electric fan, and I was wondering maybe a little extra help would be in order in it's old age. I don't like clutch fans much. Maybe I should just leave it alone and save the wear and tear on the water pump. Just thought about it today as I dove in to replace the hoses, thermostat, and housing.

could get an electric fan to go on the water pump
 

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This must be a thing...I just broke off the lower housing bolt too. Drilling it out is gonna be a b@#*#.
 

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I did the HD cooling upgrade to mine when I moved to the heat.

At first I tried to live without it, but every stoplight my AC would get warm.

The parts cost wasn't bad, and I was doing all the cooling system maintenance anyways, so it was easy to add in with it doing the work myself.

If you are paying other people to do this, then good luck, this is where having a good and reputable shop comes in.
 

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This must be a thing...I just broke off the lower housing bolt too. Drilling it out is gonna be a b@#*#.

I didn't realize my cobalt drill bits were so dull. I just went out and bought a new set of Milwaukees instead of sharpening them...made the job much easier. I needed some fill-ins anyway.
 

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