7.3 Powerstroke Leaking Thermostat Housing Fix - Sinister Diesel

In this video we remove a stock steel style thermostat housing and replace with a Sinister Diesel SD-THERMO-7.3 anodized aluminum piece. Although this housing is a really nice part, the most crucial component is the thermostat gasket style.

00:00 - Overview
00:31 - Drain Your Radiator
00:58 - Remove Radiator Hose from Tstat Housing
01:47 - Remove Tstat Housing Bolts
03:34 - Remove Tstat Housing
03:50 - Demonstrate Importance of Draining Coolant First!
04:29 - What the WRONG Thermostat Looks Like
04:45 - What the CORRECT Thermostat Looks Like
04:56 - Clean and Prepare Gasket Surface
06:28 - Install NEW OEM Style Thermostat
06:42 - Sinister Diesel Thermostat Housing Overview
07:06 - Thermostat Housing Install
08:18 - Thermostat Housing Torque Spec
08:58 - Reconnect Hose
09:19 - Refill with Drained Coolant
09:29 - Pitfalls of Aftermarket Thermostat
10:18 - Outro