What are the thermostat housing bolts torque specs?

Tiny
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  • 1995 CHEVROLET BLAZER
  • 4.3L
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
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  • 150,000 MILES
What is the bolt specs lbs. For the 2 bolts?

torque specs temperature thermostat housing bolts for the vehicle listed above LS model.
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 AT 1:46 PM

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Tiny
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Here is a video on replacing the thermostat on a Blazer:

https://youtu.be/5w14DkYn1bU

Plus here is a guide that will help with replacing this as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-thermostat

Below is the process from the manual. Please run through this material and let us know if you have other questions. Thanks
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 AT 5:38 PM
Tiny
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Looking for torque. Provided instruction with AI. Useless. If I’m looking for torque, I’ve already completed the steps and I’m ready to tighten the bolts to the torque spec.
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Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025 AT 10:29 AM
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Sure they are 18 ft-lbs (25 Nm)
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Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025 AT 1:31 PM

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