Originally Posted by andrewwynn (Post 1188298)

Having just replaced thermostat can affirm it's very difficult to tell these hose clips are locked in. I like to try to leave the clip pushed in to hear the click when it locks but often that won't happen. So definitely always try to remove the hose. Several times the hose has popped off and I had to reconnect it.

Originally Posted by absolutezero273c (Post 1188310)

I've taken to applying a very minute amount of dielectric grease on the o-ring before sliding it on. Reduces the friction and in doing so you can definitely get a feel for when it clicks into place.


I started doing this while keeping the kids older, higher mileage BMWs on the road to reduce brittle plastic breakage when doing their repairs.

Originally Posted by Purplecty (Post 1188299)

Had a rock chip in the windshield filled at the recommendation of my window tinter. I guess these aren't cosmetic repairs and are just help the integrity of the windshield. It was a 30 minute job and I did not take before pictures. He drilled a small hole and then had some sort of bridge attached to the outside of the windshield with a mirror attahced on the inside of the car. He then used an aluminum tool that has chambers in it to remove the air and inject the resin? Anyone have experience with these types of repairs? Here is a close up pic from the inside after the repair...Attachment 78508

Originally Posted by absolutezero273c (Post 1188312)

Wow! That was AFTER the repair? If I hadn't read I would have thought that was before the repair.


I've had good luck with the permatex windshield repair kits. Would have thought a windshield repair guy would have a better outcome than that.

Originally Posted by ///Monster123 (Post 1188311)

I'm also using a small smearing of grease/assembly lube. I've had zero negative side effects.