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Originally Posted by scorpioy
When you connecting the hoses back to the themostat and EGR, did you apply some silicone gasket or something to prevent anything leaking? Or just use those existing clamps would be enough? I'm a bit worried about that.
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I did because I have a habit of lubricating everything, but the connectors have a o-ring inside and they are generally not prone to leaks. Ensure the hose is properly seated and the metal clip is secured and you should be fine.
This is the lube I use on rubber seals and grommets:
NAPA AUTO PARTS
One thing about the cooling system: part #1 in this diagram
Is a rigid plastic tubing. You can flex it enough to connect it to the thermostat but it's a pretty scary thing. Consider releasing the bolt #2 holding it in place for simplicity. I believe I was able to reach to it under the EGR valve.