Need Dodge part # for 180 degree thermostat and......

[Edward 96GTS]

spark plugs and
tranny fluid to take care of NGR.
brake fluid
fan upgrade "connector"(new fan has different connector plug)
TIA

 

[tommygun]

T-STAT P4876900
PLUGS SP0RC12LYC
COOLING FAN CONNECTOR 5014007AA
TRANS FLUID, WE RECOMMEND AMSOIL.
BRAKE FLUID DOT4 4549625AB.
HOPE THIS HELPS.

 

[venomblue550]

tommy, the tranny fluid, what kind?? ATF??, and in order to change to 180 thermostat, what gaskets do i have to change, and the part #???

 

[Edward 96GTS]

Does the intake manifold need to come off in order to change the thermostat?

 

[Janni]

Edward,
The new fan was a drop in replacement on both our 1996's are you sure you need the different connector?

 

[JonB]

The Year Matters. No connector needed.

T-stat is probably a waste of money and especially time.

BURP the car thouroughy, upgrade the puny OEM 96.5-98.7 fan. Done in 1 hr. Wash the radiator fins, look wide in the facia. Drive happy

 

[tommygun]

Does the intake manifold need to come off in order to change the thermostat?

No the manifold does not need to come off to replace, but the cowl does.
part # for gasket to block #5245643/requires 2.
part # for t-stat gasket #4763839.
Chrysler recommends dexron IIe or dexron III for transmission fluid change but a tag on the side of the transmission should have the actual # for Castrol Syntorq which is a synthetic transmission fluid. Chrysler's parts catalogs do not list the part # for this Castrol, but the # on the trans is available through Mopar parts and has an Amsoil equivalent.
If and when you replace the t-stat, make sure to replace the hose clamps on the housing and you may thinka about replacing the hoses at the same time. Sean Roe makes a very nice set of silicone hoses that fit beautifully and come in a couple different colors and have a bleeder screw built into the upper radiator hose that makes bleeding air easier/good luck.

 

[venomblue550]

i talked to chuck and my local dodge dealer, they told me the T-stat job is about 1.3 hours, and intake manifold will have to come off?????? so how do you do it without remove the manifold???

 

[WESTCOAST JASON]

The intake manifold on a Gen2 does have to come off to change the T-stat. A 180 thermostat can be very helpful in keeping the engine cooler and going to the updated fan is a great mod for any earlier Gen2.