S5 thermostat housing
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S5 thermostat housing
My thermostat housing split last week. I am hesitant to put another 16year old plastic part on the cooling system of my S5, so can anyone tell me where to find a new one (dealer only?), or is there a metal replacement made?
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Ive looked everywhere and I cant find an alternative unless you put a s4 water pump housing, thats what I did. Works great. I have another plastic neck if you want it just PM me
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Originally Posted by rx7man13b
Ive looked everywhere and I cant find an alternative unless you put a s4 water pump housing, thats what I did. Works great. I have another plastic neck if you want it just PM me
So I need
s4 waterpump housing
s4 waterpump
gaskets
S4 neck
S4 t-stat
and I'm done.
Am I missing anything?
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Dude, buy one new from the dealer.
The one that split in your car lasted for 16 YEARS! Is that not long enough for you?
Do you actually plan on owning this car for 16 more years?
James
The one that split in your car lasted for 16 YEARS! Is that not long enough for you?
Do you actually plan on owning this car for 16 more years?
James
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mazdatrix just devoloped an aluminum s5 neck. it is under new products, they dont have a price for it on their site, but i am sure that if you call in they will tell you.
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Originally Posted by Wankel7
Dude, buy one new from the dealer.
The one that split in your car lasted for 16 YEARS! Is that not long enough for you?
Do you actually plan on owning this car for 16 more years?
James
The one that split in your car lasted for 16 YEARS! Is that not long enough for you?
Do you actually plan on owning this car for 16 more years?
James
I am just not interested in the asspounding that the happens everytime I get near the mazda dealer; It's only gotten worse since Ford controls Mazda. That is why I was interested in aftermarket alternatives.
I also decided not to hack in an S4 waterpump and leave the car bastardized for the next owner to figure out.
So I have purchased a 'nearly new' S5 neck from another member who bought it at the dealer then shortly after had an engine failure. Everyone wins except Bill Ford. Bill doesn't need the money.
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Originally Posted by jackhild59
16 more years on this car? LOL, I'm having fun, but not that much fun. Of course I don't want to put on another plastic part that is 16 years old and has been in the same environment as the split one. I didn't choose to use an oem replacement plastic tank radiator to replace the one that split on me last summer. I bought an aftermarket all-metal that is more than adequate for a stock N/A.
I am just not interested in the asspounding that the happens everytime I get near the mazda dealer; It's only gotten worse since Ford controls Mazda. That is why I was interested in aftermarket alternatives.
I also decided not to hack in an S4 waterpump and leave the car bastardized for the next owner to figure out.
So I have purchased a 'nearly new' S5 neck from another member who bought it at the dealer then shortly after had an engine failure. Everyone wins except Bill Ford. Bill doesn't need the money.
I am just not interested in the asspounding that the happens everytime I get near the mazda dealer; It's only gotten worse since Ford controls Mazda. That is why I was interested in aftermarket alternatives.
I also decided not to hack in an S4 waterpump and leave the car bastardized for the next owner to figure out.
So I have purchased a 'nearly new' S5 neck from another member who bought it at the dealer then shortly after had an engine failure. Everyone wins except Bill Ford. Bill doesn't need the money.
That is why mazda created www.mazdamotorsports.com
James
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Originally Posted by jackhild59
I didn't choose to use an oem replacement plastic tank radiator to replace the one that split on me last summer. I bought an aftermarket all-metal that is more than adequate for a stock N/A.
I am just not interested in the asspounding that the happens everytime I get near the mazda dealer...
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