New Thermostat and Gasket. No More Leaks!

This 1973 Corvette Stingray had a small leak at the waterneck base. Obviously, someone, at some point, attempted to fix the problem by adding silicone when the right course of action was to remove the thermostat housing, clean all mating surfaces, and install a new gasket. CONTENTS 00:35 Loosening Upper Hose Clamps 00:49 Loosening Water Neck Housing 01:00 Disconnecting Upper Hose 01:56 Removing the Water Neck Housing 02:07 Removing the Upper Hose 02:28 Comparing Old vs. New Water Neck Housing 02:56 New Water Neck Gasket 03:10 New Ideal-Tridon Smart Seal Clamps 03:27 Water Neck Housing Part Number 03:49 Removing the Old Thermostat 04:08 Original Thermostat Temp Rating Numbers 04:23 Replacement Thermostat Temp. Rating 04:33 Intake Manifold to Water Neck Port 04:49 Installing the New 160° Thermostat 04:55 Installing the New Gasket 05:01 Installing the New Water Neck Housing 05:20 Finding the Water Neck Torque Settings 05:31 Torquing the Water Neck Bolts 05:55 Installing the New Upper Hose 06:20 Positioning and Tightening Upper Hose Clamps 06:40 Starting the Engine and Checking for Leaks 07:37 1973 Corvette Convertible (Beauty Shots) PRODUCTS USED IN THIS VIDEO Water Outlet Gasket 738G: https://amzn.to/3pqHYIY Thermostat Housing Gasket: https://amzn.to/37QkuEg Stant 195° F Thermostat: https://amzn.to/3gvttPo Stant 180° F Thermostat: https://amzn.to/2ZhZjY4 Stant 160° F Thermostat: https://amzn.to/3aivSeA O-Ring-Style Water Neck: https://amzn.to/3lXRMX7 MY AMAZON STORE https://www.amazon.com/shop/corvettec3 As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. If you buy through these links, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. DISCLAIMER I’m a self-taught DIYer sharing my own process, not providing a professional tutorial. Working on cars can be dangerous. If you don't have the proper tools, confidence, or experience, please save yourself the headache and hire a pro!