Tstat replacement help please!!!!

WRichieX · 05-04-2014, 01:33 PM

So I replaced the thermostat yesterday and got coolant leak. It's coming from the bigger nipple that's held by the quick release clamp. I took that hose off and refitted it. Is it suppose to slide right in? I had the hardest time getting that thing on all the way. When I refitted it I jammed it finally on....or so I thought. Now it's leaking from the same hose again. Is there suppose to be a rubber gasket or something? Any tips on fitting that hose would be greatly appreciated.

WRichieX · 05-04-2014, 07:20 PM

Bump. Can't get that hose secure

Brule · 05-04-2014, 07:23 PM

no gasket, Should go on easy if you pull the metal clip off, slide it on then clip the metal clip back on.

I used a small amount of grease to slide it on.

blisstik · 05-04-2014, 10:06 PM

I used a dab of engine oil and rubbed it inside then push all the way in.

WRichieX · 05-05-2014, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brule

no gasket, Should go on easy if you pull the metal clip off, slide it on then clip the metal clip back on.

I used a small amount of grease to slide it on.

Quote:

Originally Posted by blisstik

I used a dab of engine oil and rubbed it inside then push all the way in.

Thanks guys! I finally got it on. Had to jam it in again. It really didn't slide in easily. Not sure what was up. But the metal clip snapped into place and no coolant leak. That's all I care about. lol.

05-04-2014, 01:33 PM	#1
WRichieX Major 80 Rep 1,076 Posts Drives: 07 335i e93 6MT Join Date: May 2013 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i E93 [0.00]	Tstat replacement help please!!!! So I replaced the thermostat yesterday and got coolant leak. It's coming from the bigger nipple that's held by the quick release clamp. I took that hose off and refitted it. Is it suppose to slide right in? I had the hardest time getting that thing on all the way. When I refitted it I jammed it finally on....or so I thought. Now it's leaking from the same hose again. Is there suppose to be a rubber gasket or something? Any tips on fitting that hose would be greatly appreciated. __________________ 07 BMW 335i E93 6MT (Praying neighborhood doesn't get flooded...again) 04 Infiniti G35 Coupe 6MT (Flooded) 08 Audi TT 2.0T DSG (Flooded) 03 Subaru WRX 5MT (Flooded)
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05-04-2014, 07:20 PM	#2
WRichieX Major 80 Rep 1,076 Posts Drives: 07 335i e93 6MT Join Date: May 2013 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i E93 [0.00]	Bump. Can't get that hose secure
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Brule Brigadier General 827 Rep 3,189 Posts Drives: 2007 335i e92 6spd man Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Darwin iTrader: (0)	no gasket, Should go on easy if you pull the metal clip off, slide it on then clip the metal clip back on. I used a small amount of grease to slide it on.
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05-04-2014, 10:06 PM	#4
blisstik Lieutenant Colonel 151 Rep 1,677 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California iTrader: (14)	I used a dab of engine oil and rubbed it inside then push all the way in.
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