1991 Chrysler Lebaron Conv. Thermostat replacement

Tiny
DSN_101
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  • 1991 CHRYSLER
My car is a 1991 Chrysler LeBaron convertible. 3.0 liter 115,000 miles. It was taking FOREVER for the heater to get hot. I decided to replace the thermostat. I got a Duralast 192` original O.E.M. Replacement from Autozone. I did everything right. But when I tried to put the bolts back in I could not tighten them down. Both bolts holes stripped? If so what can I do?
Sunday, December 3rd, 2006 AT 7:49 PM

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Tiny
CARUNDELL
  • MECHANIC
  • 602 POSTS
Hey dsn,
Two possibilities and they both involve professional help. 1. Is to have a repair shop attempt to drill, tap and install a "helicoil" thread repair and 2. Intake replacement, which I strongly recommend! Sorry for the bummer advice, but its a job best left for a shop to repair.

Regards,

Chris
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Tuesday, December 5th, 2006 AT 2:54 PM
Tiny
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Put the car in a local shop and the mechanic installed helicoils for $103.00
Intake replacement? Why so?
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Tuesday, December 5th, 2006 AT 9:44 PM

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