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Thread: '97 5.7 Thermostat
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10-28-2009, 11:57 PM #1Sr. Apprentice
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'97 5.7 Thermostat
My thermostat is stuck open, I think. The temp is running about 150 to 160 and my mileage dropped. The thermostat bolts are both REALLY tight. Any hints on how to loosen them without damaging anything in the process???
1997 Silverado, Ext cab, 4x4, 5.7, Loaded
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10-29-2009, 06:33 AM #2Legend
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For fasteners like the tstat bolts, I like to shock them without over torquing them. One of my favorite tools for this is the impact driver. The vibration and the incremental torque tends to get most screws, nuts, and bolts loose. If you have to replace the bolts, avoid dissimilar metals, and chase the threads in the block.
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10-29-2009, 08:06 AM #3Sr. Apprentice
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I completely forgot about an impact driver. Good suggestion.
Thanks.1997 Silverado, Ext cab, 4x4, 5.7, Loaded
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10-29-2009, 11:43 AM #4Legend
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If you don't have an impact driver take a large punch and hammer and strike the bolt several times square in the center of the bolt. This will loosen it up for you.
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10-29-2009, 12:24 PM #5Jr. Engineer
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carefull with it, t-stat bolts on the 350's are common to break off
i let them sit in penetration fluid for a few minutes before wrenching them offGM TECH
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Appreciate the helpful hints. Thanks and have a great day.
1997 Silverado, Ext cab, 4x4, 5.7, Loaded
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