Recent content by GemStater

At 26-years and 173k miles, I thought it would be a good idea to replace the belt tensioner. After some research I found that company called Litens was identified as an OEM supplier for Mopar. When I got the tensioner, it says "Original Equipment" on the box. However, when compared side-by-side...

Update: I'm up and running now. So far my Motrad UltraStat #5420-195 is holding steady on the ECT @ 90 C.

My Dad owned it. My brother owned it. I initially declined buying it because I knew it would need some work. That said, not from the rust belt, the body and paint is in great shape and the A/C blows ice cold. Wish I could say that about my 2006 Honda Accord. Not only that, there is a guy in the...

Can anyone identify the thermostat pictured below? It's the one I pulled out of my 4.7L Dodge. It was installed by a local mechanic shop in 2017. Could it be an original pre-Motrad Stant?

Thanks for the comment. So it would seem to me that hundreds of thousands of Mopar vehicles on the road were originally supplied from the factory with Motorad thermostats. If there was a high failure rate and countless warranty claims, Mopar would have switched suppliers and the info would have...

With pics below... When I was recently researching a new thermostat for my 4.7L, my initial findings was that Motorad is the OEM supplier for Mopar and NAPA brand thermostats and that Motorad seemed to be a favorite among the commenters. It wasn't until later when I found people stating the...

Right! I thought about trimming and reworking the top hose to make it work but the decided against it. I shouldn't have to do that. On another note, I was able to remove the inner coil spring from the original lower hose and reinstall into the new hose. Wonder how many people throw away the...

Update: I've purchased and received the following hoses: Dayco #72447 - $27.79 - Upper Dayco #72019 - $7.76 - Lower My finding is that the lower hose is a fairly close match to the original. At of cost of only $7.76, I think it's worth keeping. The upper hose leaves a lot to be desired as far...

Starting in the 1999 JEEP Grand Cherokee, the 4.7L V8 was used up 2013 in RAM trucks. Also don't forget the 3.7L V6 was the same family of engine used in such vehicles as the JEEP Liberty. I follow a 2002 Dakota guy over in the Dodge forum. It's got, no joke, 313k plus miles on it. So there are...

You make a good point. After all, it would appear, and I'm assuming, the factory original lasted 17-years and 134k miles before it was changed and I think it was problem free when replaced although potentially making some "noise" as the service invoice states. At any rate, likely a good track...

Three for three GMB. Already seems like a clear winner...

Working on my 2000 Dodge Durango 4.7L. Previously owned by my father, in 2017 or about 40k miles ago, he had a local mom and pop shop install a water pump. Currently I'm replacing the radiator, radiator hoses, thermostat, and belt tensioner. Thinking who knows what brand or quality of the pump...

Alright, you've talked me into it. Found some Dayco at the Rock on wholesaler closeout for a decent price. I'll report back fitment and observations once I have the new hoses in hand. Thanks everyone.

The application is a 2000 Dodge Durango 4.7L. I'm currently replacing the radiator and thermostat. I've considered replacing the hoses while I have easy access to them. I've looked them over and don't really see anything wrong with them. I believe the current hoses are original Mopar. I like the...

I pulled the trigger on this today. The price is already a little better than Walmart so if I get back $5-to-$15? on rebate, the "deal" is that much better...