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A26B · 01-20-2021

Applying indirect heat to the aluminum t-stat housing, directing flame downward & away from the bolt head, will expand the aluminum to loosen the bolt "set". Then, when using impact, alternately turn L & R will be more effective than only loosening.

Roadster · 01-20-2021

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Originally Posted by A26B

Applying indirect heat to the aluminum t-stat housing, directing flame downward & away from the bolt head, will expand the aluminum to loosen the bolt "set". Then, when using impact, alternately turn L & R will be more effective than only loosening.

Will keep that in mind for the future....thanks...

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Roadster · 01-20-2021

Front RS head cleaned....

Cleaned and taped all sensor plugs ...ready for install...

First cleaning of oil filter housing....

Won't even need a repaint....20210120_155306.jpg 20210120_155227.jpg 20210120_170416.jpg 20210120_170433.jpg

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secondchance · 01-20-2021

Tom,

Just a suggestion. You might consider replacing low oil pressure sensor while you have the housing off. If the sensor is old, it might fail and leak oil through the connector and leave an oily mess. Once filter housing is installed, it?s real pain to replace.

Roadster · 01-21-2021

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Originally Posted by secondchance

Tom,

Just a suggestion. You might consider replacing low oil pressure sensor while you have the housing off. If the sensor is old, it might fail and leak oil through the connector and leave an oily mess. Once filter housing is installed, it?s real pain to replace.

Thanks Yung.....I will replace it....good suggestion.....rather do it now than later....

Roadster · 01-21-2021

Second cleaning today with oil filter and all sensors removed...very satisfied with the results....
Also part #'s and and an interesting marking and another set of #'s stamped on the housing....[emoji16][emoji16]20210121_151409.jpg 20210121_151426.jpg 20210121_151436.jpg 20210121_151445.jpg 20210121_151456.jpg

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secondchance · 01-21-2021

With all this painstaking cleaning, is there any type of coating that can be applied to cast aluminum parts to keep oil and grime from getting soaked in? Oil and grime build up cannot be avoided but some coating that will make it easier to rinse off?

dredgeguy · 01-21-2021

Gibbs? It works on my polished engine.

secondchance · 01-21-2021

That?s on polished aluminum. Anything on cast aluminum?

Roadster · 01-26-2021

Between the Groups keeping me occupied....took sometime to get another part cleaned up....
the before....and the after...20210126_200613.jpg 20210126_205713.jpg 20210126_205723.jpg

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01-20-2021	#591
A26B Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arcadia,OK Posts: 3,386	Re: TB removal and then some!!! Applying indirect heat to the aluminum t-stat housing, directing flame downward & away from the bolt head, will expand the aluminum to loosen the bolt "set". Then, when using impact, alternately turn L & R will be more effective than only loosening. __________________ Jerry Downey JERRYS LT5 GASKETS & PARTS http://www.jerrysgaskets.com 1994 *ZR-1*, Black/Black, Lingenfelter Aerobody, 416cu in, 3.91 gears, coil-over susp, Brembo brakes, etc. 2016 Black-Red, 3LT-Z51 Auto 8-speed.

01-20-2021	#593
Roadster Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Warrington PA Posts: 1,913	Re: TB removal and then some!!! Front RS head cleaned.... Cleaned and taped all sensor plugs ...ready for install... First cleaning of oil filter housing.... Won't even need a repaint....20210120_155306.jpg 20210120_155227.jpg 20210120_170416.jpg 20210120_170433.jpg Sent from my SM-G981U using ZR-1 Net Registry mobile app __________________ Tom 1994 ZR-1 #009 "captured test fleet car" 1974 LS4 454 Vert 1982 L83 CFI...now a retired "dd"....Sold WAZOO Member

01-20-2021	#594
secondchance Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: McLean, VA Posts: 3,714	Re: TB removal and then some!!! Tom, Just a suggestion. You might consider replacing low oil pressure sensor while you have the housing off. If the sensor is old, it might fail and leak oil through the connector and leave an oily mess. Once filter housing is installed, it?s real pain to replace.

01-21-2021	#596
Roadster Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Warrington PA Posts: 1,913	Re: TB removal and then some!!! Second cleaning today with oil filter and all sensors removed...very satisfied with the results.... Also part #'s and and an interesting marking and another set of #'s stamped on the housing....[emoji16][emoji16]20210121_151409.jpg 20210121_151426.jpg 20210121_151436.jpg 20210121_151445.jpg 20210121_151456.jpg Sent from my SM-G981U using ZR-1 Net Registry mobile app __________________ Tom 1994 ZR-1 #009 "captured test fleet car" 1974 LS4 454 Vert 1982 L83 CFI...now a retired "dd"....Sold WAZOO Member

01-21-2021	#597
secondchance Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: McLean, VA Posts: 3,714	Re: TB removal and then some!!! With all this painstaking cleaning, is there any type of coating that can be applied to cast aluminum parts to keep oil and grime from getting soaked in? Oil and grime build up cannot be avoided but some coating that will make it easier to rinse off?

01-21-2021	#599
secondchance Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: McLean, VA Posts: 3,714	Re: TB removal and then some!!! That?s on polished aluminum. Anything on cast aluminum?

01-26-2021	#600
Roadster Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Warrington PA Posts: 1,913	Re: TB removal and then some!!! Between the Groups keeping me occupied....took sometime to get another part cleaned up.... the before....and the after...20210126_200613.jpg 20210126_205713.jpg 20210126_205723.jpg Sent from my SM-G981U using ZR-1 Net Registry mobile app __________________ Tom 1994 ZR-1 #009 "captured test fleet car" 1974 LS4 454 Vert 1982 L83 CFI...now a retired "dd"....Sold WAZOO Member