Got code p1281 tonight, so I bought a thermostat from Autozone.

Think this is going to work alright? It seems a little small compared to the stock one. Should I just get some kind of RTV to keep it in place then put the hose back on?

Stock on left, aftermarket right.



Stock fitment


Aftermarket fitment


What do you think? I still need to go to the dealer and get coolant tomorrow anyways.

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03' Renegade. Front Frankenlift II Premium,1 Conduit, Rear OME 948, Ranchos, Upper Iso, JBA 4.5 Arms, 16x7 4inch backspacing Black Rock Street Locks, 245/75/16 Duratracs. Lots of stickers.
WVU

Got it working..just had to stare at it a lil longer.

Now I just really wish this darn coolant was more readily available.

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03' Renegade. Front Frankenlift II Premium,1 Conduit, Rear OME 948, Ranchos, Upper Iso, JBA 4.5 Arms, 16x7 4inch backspacing Black Rock Street Locks, 245/75/16 Duratracs. Lots of stickers.
WVU

Napa has it in my neck of the woods. Was $10 a gallon, not bad. Picked up a gallon to keep around as a spare.

Does the thermostat(housing) have any kind of seal? Or just the ring around the thermostat?

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