Thermostat leaking

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Mar 18, 2016 | 07:51 PM
  #1  
Today I had the thermostat changed in my 08 Infiniti and it's leaking. Any tips or suggestions?
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Mar 18, 2016 | 10:00 PM
  #2  
take it back to where you got it done. if you did it then look really close to where it is leaking.
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Mar 19, 2016 | 10:51 AM
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Quote: take it back to where you got it done. if you did it then look really close to where it is leaking.
A friend replaced it.- He put it on and pulled it off twice because it was leaking. Do you put a sealant on it and is there a process to it? Someone else said you put the sealant on leave it 15 min, start the car and let it heat up to help the sealant. I know some about cars but I'm still female and don't know everything when it comes to replacing parts.
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Mar 20, 2016 | 01:12 AM
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You don't need sealant. Just make sure you replace the gasket and torque the three bolts down properly (75 inch-lbs I think).
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Mar 20, 2016 | 07:44 AM
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Quote: Today I had the thermostat changed in my 08 Infiniti and it's leaking. Any tips or suggestions?
Why did you change the thermostat?
Was there a problem with the old one?
Did you use the correct thermostat?

Did you or your friend follow the steps in the FSM?

http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/G35/Sedan/2008/CO.pdf

See page CO-22

Telcoman
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Mar 20, 2016 | 01:47 PM
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Quote: A friend replaced it.- He put it on and pulled it off twice because it was leaking. Do you put a sealant on it and is there a process to it? Someone else said you put the sealant on leave it 15 min, start the car and let it heat up to help the sealant. I know some about cars but I'm still female and don't know everything when it comes to replacing parts.
Not sure about the 08 on my 06 it was a metal gasket if I remember right. You can pick up some RTV or "the right stuff", which is pretty instant.
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