Title says it all. I have Mopar water pump, thermostat and Hayden clutch fan. Figured might as well replace radiator hoses and thermostat housing. Any reason to spend the extra cash for Mopar for these parts. Any recommendations on brands?
Any reason to spend extra for Mopar thermostat housing and radiator hose?
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No specific reason on the housing, just figured for $15 or so wouldn’t hurt.I the Mopar one is like $45 though. Gates is what I was looking at on Rockauto.
I've never replaced a thermostat housing, but if its warped or gouged and wont seal I'd have zero reservations about buying a dorman or whatever to replace it.
I just put gates hoses on mine, but one reason to go Mopar is I've read they come with the constant tension hose clamps already on them, so if a previous owner has replaced yours with worm drive clamps it would be easier than hunting down the correct sizes.
I just put gates hoses on mine, but one reason to go Mopar is I've read they come with the constant tension hose clamps already on them, so if a previous owner has replaced yours with worm drive clamps it would be easier than hunting down the correct sizes.
Thanks everyone. They have the constant tension hose clamps on them.
Only one way to appease the OEM gods...
(Please understand this is a joke, you do what you can afford.)
(Please understand this is a joke, you do what you can afford.)
I bought a new thermostat housing from one of the parts stores in town...mine was pitted and warped. New one wouldn't seal either so I put a straight edge on it and it wasn't flat either. Belt sander fixed it. Not saying Mopar would be flat...but you get what you pay for...also think they're some billet aluminum ones out there. If you really want to spend $250 on a thermostat housing.
-Mac
-Mac
even the new mopar ones are not flat, i bought 3 and they were all warped...kinda crazy. belt sander is the only way
Just recently replaced my thermostat housing with a Gates from RockAuto on my 4.0L and it was straight.
For radiator hoses you can get replacements from Gates or the Gatorback from Goodyear, both are very good quality and one of those two is likely the OEM for the Mopar hoses.
Thanks again everyone. I skipped the housing and ordered Gates radiator hoses and then hoses for the heater supply and return. Once done the cooling system should be all set.
It's like you don't even care about the extra horsepower. I can't even with you people.
If it wasn't so expensive I'd be tempted to do it ironically just for how hilariously out of place it would look in my 100% stock engine bay.
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