Hi.

I have a small leak at the thermostat, so I decided to replace the gasket. When I opened up the housing, I saw that the intake manifold mating surface for the stat has really bad erosion of the lower flange to the point where there is less than 1/8" of good 'flat' flange surface left. Not enough to get good seal. SO - the question is: Is there a way to repair the manifold with something like JBWeld, etc. or do I need to replace the manifold altogether?

Anyone else encounter something like this?

Thanks,

RR.

 

The cost of set up and remachining could be more than replacing it.
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