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13' 2.4 leaking at thermostat housing

By 2.4journey2013 August 23, 2020 in Engine & Transmission

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The housing itself doesn't look to be cracked. It's seeping from the cylinder head to where it mates at the secondary thermostat.

can I apply a small amount of RTV to seal that? It's a new thermostat and everything drove fine for a few days then started excessively leaking.

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Weird. Can you post pic of old thermostat unit. Was a new gasket used on the surface that is leaking.

I would buy new gasket and try again using torque wrench for exact tightness.  Atv might function as a temp repair.

Newer cars seldom use rtv for gaskets on aluminum surfaces, requires drying time and repairs need to be super fast. Even water pumps come with a special no sealant gasket on newer cars. Or just o ring seals. What looks like atv on engine tranny oil pans is a special factory sealant that dries ready for usage in minutes. Transmissions shops buy the same sealant, very pricy trade only stuff. Oreillys etc dont carry this stuff.

Which pic is the leaking  assembly.?

Right where the secondary thermostat is, it looked like it came with a brand new seal on it that sits in that groove. That square looking one O-ring gasket I didn't know was replaceable.

Here's a decent picture.

Also, I don't see a gasket for the outline of the secondary thermostat that sits in the head. Would the picture attached be the correct gasket to sit against the head and water housing or is that for the main thermostat facing the front towards the radiator?

If you want to be thorough (and you should in this case), you should remove it and inspect it. The gasket could have pinched, there may be some debris at the point of contact, or the part may have failed itself. Putting a bandaid on this type part is never a good thing, and you will be in there fixing it again soon anyway. I assume you cleaned both surfaces before installing it but sometimes sh#$ happens. 

Yeah, unfortunately. Will be redoing it tomorrow.

Looks like there is that style of gasket used on the thermostat assembly, Rock lists this same part as well.

Match up what’s already there from the factory. Like OP is saying, go slow and avoid pinching gaskets. Lubricate parts with glycol so they slide together and seal properly.  This is a involved cooling system set up.  

Yeah, I have the square seal now and the new thermostat that sits in the cylinder head had a brand new seal. I'll be redoing it later today. Thanks everyone 

I pulled it apart and the secondary thermostat seal had failed, multiple spots. Replacing that seal as well as the square one.

on a side note, I couldn't find the O ring for the water pipe anywhere?  

Does anyone know the diameters of the one we use?

This is closed/resolved.

the secondary thermostat seal and the other seal on the water housing failed. I replaced them everything is good. No leaks.

• John/Horace and OhareFred

On 8/23/2020 at 3:56 PM, Armando G said: If you want to be thorough (and you should in this case), you should remove it and inspect it. The gasket could have pinched, there may be some debris at the point of contact, or the part may have failed itself. 

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On 8/23/2020 at 2:23 PM, 2.4journey2013 said: Also, I don't see a gasket for the outline of the secondary thermostat that sits in the head. Would the picture attached be the correct gasket to sit against the head and water housing or is that for the main thermostat facing the front towards the radiator?  

Neither, it’s in the red circle in pic. It sits right against side of engine block. It’s called a flange gasket.  So it is not normally disturbed if just changing coolant manifold assembly. Being thorough, you could change it out if you wanted.

Most thermostats come with their own special gasket with a groove it.  Like in pic, thermostat sits in groove nice and snug, then pops into housing also slightly snug.   

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Dorman ® Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Assembly for 2013 Dodge Journey

• Notes: Housing; Incls Thermostat
• Bleeder Hole: No
• Bolt Hole Quantity: 3
• Color/Finish: Black
• Flange Length: 1.25"
• Flange Width: 1"
• Gasket Type: Rubber
• Grade Type: Standard
• Material: Plastic
• Mounting Hardware Included: No
• OE Part Number: 06508355AA, 4884571AB, 4884873AA, 55111016AD, 55111017AC, 68003582AB
• Outlet Port Quantity: 5
• Thermostat Opening Temperature (F): 203 Degrees
• UPC: 019495356943
• Part Description: 2013 Dodge Journey Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Assembly
• 2013 Dodge Journey | All Trims | 4 Cyl 2.4L

Gates ® Engine Coolant Water Outlet for 2013 Dodge Journey

• Notes: Integrated Thermostat; 172 Degree/203 Degree; OE Temperature; Seal Incld
• By-Pass Holes: No
• Number of Bolt Holes: 3
• Number of Gaskets: 0
• Number of Seals: 1
• OE Exact: No
• Outlet Inside Diameter 1: 0.918"
• Outlet Inside Diameter 2: 0.922"
• Outlet Inside Diameter 3: 1.379"
• Outlet Inside Diameter 4: 0.268"
• Outlet Inside Diameter 5: 0.268"
• Outlet Outside Diameter 1: 1.179"
• Outlet Outside Diameter 2: 1.171"
• Outlet Outside Diameter 3: 1.635"
• Outlet Outside Diameter 4: 0.65"
• Outlet Outside Diameter 5: 0.65"
• Type: Coolant Outlet
• UPC: 770075726012
• Part Description: 2013 Dodge Journey Engine Coolant Water Outlet

Four Seasons ® Engine Coolant Water Outlet W O Thermostat for 2013 Dodge Journey

• Notes: Outlet
• Bolt Hole Center To Bolt Hole Center: 3.057
• Description: Engine Coolant Components
• Gasket Or Seal Included: Not Included
• Inlet Dia. IN: 1.133
• Material: Thermoplastic
• Maximum Height: 3.632
• Meets / Exceeds OEM?: Yes
• Mnt Flange Width IN: 0.476
• Style: w/o Thermostat
• Symetrical Base?: No
• Thermostat Included?: Not Included
• UPC: 096361853423
• Part Description: 2013 Dodge Journey Engine Coolant Water Outlet W O Thermostat

Dorman ® Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing for 2013 Dodge Journey

• Notes: Cover
• Air Vent (Bleeder Valve): No
• Bolt Hole Diameter: 0.275"
• Bolt Hole Quantity: 2
• Bolts Included: No
• Housing Neck Angle (°): 90 Degree From Base
• OE Part Number: 4884571AB
• Outlet Diameter: 1.37"
• Thermostat Included: No
• UPC: 019495356912
• Part Description: 2013 Dodge Journey Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing

• Notes: Coolant Crossover
• Number of Bolt Holes: 13
• Number of Seals: 0
• OE Exact: Yes
• Outlet Inside Diameter 1: 0.474"
• Outlet Outside Diameter 1: 0.678"
• Type: Coolant Crossover
• UPC: 770075729617
• 2013 Dodge Journey | All Trims | 6 Cyl 3.6L

• Notes: Cover; Incls Thermostat
• Bleeder Hole: Yes
• Bolt Hole Center To Bolt Hole Center: 3.30"
• Flange Length: 3.48"
• Flange Thickness: 0.407"
• Flange Width: 2.96"
• Gasket Type: Gasket
• Grade Type: Regular
• Inside Diameter: 1.31"
• OE Part Number: 5184570AH, 5184570AJ, 5184570AI, 5184570AG, 68136754AA
• Outlet Port Quantity: 1
• UPC: 885484679474

OEM (Genuine) 2013 Dodge Journey Housing-THERMOSTAT

• Notes : Journey; 3.6 Liter
• Other Names : Thermostat Housing, Thermostat Unit
• Item Dimensions : 3.0 x 4.2 x 6.0 inches
• Item Weight : 0.50 Pounds
• Fitment Type : Direct Replacement
• Replaces : 5184570AI, 5184570AH, 5184570AG
• Part Description : 2013 Dodge Journey Housing-THERMOSTAT
• 2013 Dodge Journey | Crew, Crossroad, GT, Limited, Lux, Mainstreet, R/T, SE, SXT | 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX

OEM (Genuine) 2013 Dodge Journey Adapter-COOLANT

• Notes : 2.4 Liter
• Other Names : Adapter, Housing, Thermostat Housing
• Item Dimensions : 6.4 x 11.3 x 11.8 inches
• Item Weight : 3.20 Pounds
• Part Description : 2013 Dodge Journey Adapter-COOLANT
• 2013 Dodge Journey | AVP, Base, Crossroad, Express, SE, SE Value, SXT | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS

• Notes : Journey; 2.4 Liter
• Other Names : Cover, Thermostat Housing
• Item Dimensions : 3.2 x 3.4 x 4.3 inches
• Item Weight : 0.60 Pounds

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Dodge Journey Housing-THERMOSTAT

• Other Name : Housing Thermostat; Thermostat Housing, Thermostat Unit
• Replaces : 5184570AI, 5184570AH, 5184570AG
• 2011-2019 Dodge Journey | Crew AWD, Crew FWD, Crossroad AWD, Crossroad FWD, GT AWD, GT FWD, LUX AWD, LUX FWD, Limited AWD, Limited FWD, Mainstreet AWD, Mainstreet FWD, R/T AWD, R/T FWD, R/T Rallye AWD, SE AWD, SE FWD, SXT AWD, SXT FWD | 6 Cyl 3.6L

• Other Name : Housing Thermostat
• Replaced by : 5184570AJ
• 2011-2015 Dodge Journey | Crew AWD, Crew FWD, Crossroad AWD, Crossroad FWD, Limited AWD, Limited FWD, LUX AWD, LUX FWD, Mainstreet AWD, Mainstreet FWD, R/T AWD, R/T FWD, R/T Rallye AWD, SE AWD, SE FWD, SXT AWD, SXT FWD | 6 Cyl 3.6L

• 2016 Dodge Journey | Crossroad AWD, Crossroad FWD, R/T AWD, R/T FWD, SE AWD, SXT AWD, SXT FWD | 6 Cyl 3.6L

• Other Name : Housing Thermostat; Cover, Thermostat Housing
• 2009-2020 Dodge Journey | Crossroad FWD, Express FWD, SE FWD, SXT FWD | 4 Cyl 2.4L

• Other Name : Housing Thermostat; Thermostat Housing
• 2009-2010 Dodge Journey | Crew AWD, Crew FWD, Heat AWD, Heat FWD, Hero AWD, Hero FWD, R/T AWD, R/T FWD, SE FWD, SXT AWD, SXT FWD | 6 Cyl 3.5L

• Replaces : 68000804AA
• 2009-2010 Dodge Journey | SE FWD, SXT FWD

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This replacement engine coolant thermostat housing assembly is engineered to match the fit and durability of the stock housing assembly on specified vehicles. It is designed to withstand extreme temperature changes to extend service life. This part is compatible with the following vehicles. Before purchasing, enter your vehicle trim in the garage tool to confirm fitment. [Chrysler 200: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014] - [Chrysler Sebring: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010] - [Dodge Avenger: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014] - [Dodge Caliber: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012] - [Dodge Journey: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020] - [Jeep Compass: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017] - [Jeep Patriot: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017]

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Customers like the fit of the immersion heater. They say it fits perfectly on their Dodge Avenger 2010 and has no leaks.

"Great price, fit perfectly !" Read more

"...Otherwise, it was an exact fit for the vehicle . Installation was easier than I anticipated...." Read more

" Fit great . Fixed my coolant leak and check engine light at the same time." Read more

"...once it is installed the O Rings provided for the temperature sensor do not fit correctly and would have coolant leaking without it...." Read more

Customers like the value of the immersion heater. They mention that it's cheap, has good quality, and is competitively priced. Some say that the product is easy to install.

" Great price , fit perfectly!" Read more

"This product fits my 2012 Dodge Avenger perfectly. The price is very reasonable . Glad I decided to purchase this product...." Read more

"... Not worth the risk when there's other manufacturers that actually live up to OEM standards." Read more

"... Well worth the cost and time doing this DYI job for a fraction of the shop repair cost." Read more

Customers like the quality of the immersion heater. They say it's well built, and the housing material and quality looks fine. However, some customers have reported issues with the thermostat.

"...The build quality seems pretty nice for the price! So far it's lasted almost a year and still going! Definitely would recommend!" Read more

"The housing material and quality looks fine , however the thermostat came defective, poor quality nothing comparable to mopar oem part...." Read more

"Easy to install. The part seemed really well made . I was pleasantly surprised as I didn't expect it to be as good as it seems." Read more

"...as the one that came in it did not function. not good flurting with engine damage" Read more

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the immersion heater. They mention that it works well, their car runs fine, and it solved their issues.

"...and hoses issue the I had it installed and stopped leaking and worked good !" Read more

"...Already had the 2nd thermostat. Car runs fine now . No overheating. No leaks. Just didn't have all the pictures bits" Read more

"Fit perfect and works great ." Read more

"...It replaced the original part and us working fine . The price was the deciding factor for the purchase." Read more

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"...After replacing the part I had problems with coolant flow/ overheating but it turned out to be air stuck in the system...." Read more

"...Fit perfect on Dodge Avenger 2013 2.4 L. Car engine work now much cooler that before. From 195F to 175F as average. Nice heat reduction (30 degrees)...." Read more

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"...It stopped the coolant leak i was experiencing with the original housing assembly. So far no leaks (about 1 1/2 months)" Read more

"...provided for the temperature sensor do not fit correctly and would have coolant leaking without it...." Read more

"...of the thermostat and hoses issue the I had it installed and stopped leaking and worked good!" Read more

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Nov 01 2018

Journey LE 2.4L V4

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• 65,694 miles

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Plastic housing is not a good idea, last time I checked extreme heat can cause plastic to melt. Pay good money for a vehicle and they cut corners just to strengthen their bottom line. Very disappointed in Dodge.

- Kris F. , Enid, US

Jul 15 2017

• 46,000 miles

Back in November of 2016 I found out that my coolant system had a crack in the plastic adapter housing. I kept putting coolant in it until July 2017 when I finally got fed up and replaced it. The reason I hesitated to have it done was because I was told that the plastic part had not been changed by the manufacturer and because of the car goes from hot to cold making the plastic weak the plastic crack would more than likely happen again. The mechanic was right because today my car started experiencing the exact same thing it had experienced back in November of 2016. All my coolant was gone from my car so I'm sure I'm having the exact same problem again not even a year after replacing the part.

- sanajr , Tucson, US

Dec 01 2017

Journey S 4.3L

• 62,000 miles

This should be a cost covered by the dealer. Why would dodge think that we should pay for their poor judgement of putting plastic on an engine……Dum, Dum, Dum…..I want a refund, ASAP.

- Kenneth L. , Tinley Park, IL, US

Feb 05 2017

Journey SXT 4 cyl

• 73,000 miles

The customer service person was super unhelpful. Maybe others with this problem should report it to them so they might finally see that cheap plastic on a hot engine is not the best way to build a car. I have no idea how I'm going to get this fixed since I have 4 kids and a car payment. Sorry I'm pissed and frustrated.

- Julie S. , Saint Louis, MO, US

Nov 17 2016

Journey 4 cyl

• 57,068 miles

I just feel it should have been under the warranty work. Good to know for in the future.

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Jul 22 2015

• 53,000 miles

This is an engineering issue and should be resolved, I should not pay for this as it is something that is going to recur in another 50,000 miles or less due to the heat being so hot on the thermostat area. If you take plastic and put it in an oven at 200 degrees Fahrenheit it is going to melt. Does not matter what type of plastic it may be. They are replacing with the same plastic that was in it before and charging me to do so.

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