NEED HELP FROM THE CHEVY BOYS..

[avin85cutty]

so when u guys say install the new gauge in to the thermo stat housing u mean remove the bolt on top of housing correct as high lighted in picture

and while i was searching for a space to install it on the driver side i found this hole but it seems like its plugged by something.

 

[80ELCAMINOFLAKE]

hurrayyyyyy you got it.....use the one on the side of the block, reads the temp better....

 

[avin85cutty]

LOL thanks 80s cam.. only problem is that its plugged up or something.. no bolt is on there and even has orange paint in the center of the hole..

 

[84clonewars]

are you sure its not just an Allen head plug?

 

[80ELCAMINOFLAKE]

are you sure its not just an Allen head plug?

yea usually its an "allen wrench" L-Wrench that u can use to take it out....it might be hard as hell, but u can do it...oh and when u do remove it radiator fluid is going to come gushing out, so be ready to add more fluid to radiator once your done.. :wink:

 

[avin85cutty]

now that i know where it is ill have to do some looking to see how to get her open thanks guys

 

[-83MONTESS-]

radiator fluid

:lol: This is the first time I have ever heard coolant called this. I have been told its easier to get plugs like these out after the engine is warmed up. I dont know if theres any real truth to this but might be worth a shot if its a b*tch.

 

[robhowardiii]

I have been told its easier to get plugs like these out after the engine is warmed up. I dont know if theres any real truth to this but might be worth a shot if its a b*tch.

Just not too worm because it will come gushing out. Leave the rad cap on and it will slow it down a little.

 

[-83MONTESS-]

I have been told its easier to get plugs like these out after the engine is warmed up. I dont know if theres any real truth to this but might be worth a shot if its a b*tch.

Just not too worm because it will come gushing out. Leave the rad cap on and it will slow it down a little.

Wouldnt it be best to take the radiator cap off since the pressure of the coolant would be let off through the cap and not the plug that your removing? I have never done this while its warm so im really not sure.

 

[robhowardiii]

I don't know I tend to do things cold. If its cold leaving the cap on creates a vaccume effect that slows the coolent down. If its hot enough to build presure its probably hot enough to burn.