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<blockquote data-quote="Dano" data-source="post: 4213444" data-attributes="member: 7935"><p>The top mounted housings have always been a real mess to work with ... just no way to remove it without making a green mess!</p><p></p><p>I'm assuming that the housing isn't cracked ...</p><p></p><p>I'd suggest cleaning both flanges (engine mounting surface, and the surface of the housing) <strong>real</strong> good, and if there are any gouges or grooves in the surfaces, use some emery cloth to smooth them out. If you don't have a good surface, the gasket will not do it's job all that well. Use a high temp sealant, <strong>sparingly</strong> and evenly, on both surfaces. Use a new gasket, and torque the attaching bolts evenly. Give the sealant time to set up, unless the directions don't require that. I know, it's hard to wait for something to dry ... be it paint, or anything else. But, it's a lot better than having to clean up another mess. While you're waiting, you can be cleaning up the mess from the job, connect the hose (a little sealant wouldn't hurt) and make sure the clamp is torqued sufficiently, and fill the radiator back up. After it's dry you can start it, and finish filling up the radiator, hose, and overflow tank.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dano, post: 4213444, member: 7935"] The top mounted housings have always been a real mess to work with ... just no way to remove it without making a green mess! I'm assuming that the housing isn't cracked ... I'd suggest cleaning both flanges (engine mounting surface, and the surface of the housing) [b]real[/b] good, and if there are any gouges or grooves in the surfaces, use some emery cloth to smooth them out. If you don't have a good surface, the gasket will not do it's job all that well. Use a high temp sealant, [b]sparingly[/b] and evenly, on both surfaces. Use a new gasket, and torque the attaching bolts evenly. Give the sealant time to set up, unless the directions don't require that. I know, it's hard to wait for something to dry ... be it paint, or anything else. But, it's a lot better than having to clean up another mess. While you're waiting, you can be cleaning up the mess from the job, connect the hose (a little sealant wouldn't hurt) and make sure the clamp is torqued sufficiently, and fill the radiator back up. After it's dry you can start it, and finish filling up the radiator, hose, and overflow tank. [/QUOTE]
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