jmac66

Replaced my thermostat, and caps for the Rad and bypass, flushed the entire coolant system. I did find a nasty clog in my thermostat housing. But now when i try to start my FC, its not starting, smells like gas and coolant leaks everywhere. BUT ITS NOT STARTING. Do i need to re-do my coolant seals/ rebuild, or is it from the radiator. Im checking where the leak is coming from and its from where the belts/rad/oil cooler sit, but i don't see any wet spots on the water pump, radiator, hoses, neither the block, or other associated parts. Now the one answer i keep finding is coolant seals, coolant seals and coolant seals. Is this true or should i continue to KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid), and replace the RAD, hoses and water pump...

CALPICO

iTrader: (4)

did your car start before you decided to replace the thermostat? the smell of gas should not be present unless you have a leak on your fuel rail or fuel lines.

does it crank at all? maybe you just missed tightening down a hose clamp or did not screw the drain plug on the engine or radiator in all the way.