These engines have been out so long. Does anyone know where to locate a metal housing for this engine yet? I cant seem to find one other than to do a RWD setup in a hot rod. I beloieve that also changes the hose connection so it faces upward.
Any help appreciated. All links I found siompy mention "ya, its plastic, repace it" Lets face it; we all should know that by now

ive heard of people modifying the Quad4 housing but i have no pics. But honestly, if you clean the outlet port and NOT slather it with RTV (like so many i see setting in yard) you hardly ever have an issue.

working on GM's for 12 yrs; i've seen what you're talking about firsthand. Was just going to put the new one in, but i figured if i could better prevent a future reoccurence.....

88-89 LG0 Thermostat housing. If I recall correctly. i needs one blind hole drilled If I recall correctly. It has been a VERY long time since I messed with it.




PRND321 Till I DIE
Old Motor: 160whp & 152ft/lbs, 1/4 Mile 15.4 @88.2
M45 + LD9 + 4T40-E, GO GO GO

Anyone have a how-to on this before I order one? Looks different(which we already knew), but was curious if I needed a hose barb or anything to make it work.

No how to. There was a thread where a guy was trying to do this but never finished. I have no idea what the name of the thread was to search for though. I do know this it did need modifications.

Ill bet mark at OEM can make them.....

man, i cant believe more havent been made.

I could easily design one also.




PRND321 Till I DIE
Old Motor: 160whp & 152ft/lbs, 1/4 Mile 15.4 @88.2
M45 + LD9 + 4T40-E, GO GO GO

well, maybe we should see who is interested in one. Are you interested in a production run? How much would we be talking price-wise? Maybe PM me.....

Zs Z wrote:No how to. There was a thread where a guy was trying to do this but never finished. I have no idea what the name of the thread was to search for though. I do know this it did need modifications.

I know who your talking about. Lol

Ill have it finished this weekend. As mike said there is a hole that needs to be tapped and plugged and a hole cross drilled. Shouldn't take much time.


"Oil Leak ? What oil Leak ? Oh, Thats Just The Sweat From All The HorsePower!!"

Im interested in one if the 95 Ld2 and the Ld9's are the same....

I believe ion had an aluminum one made. It would be easy with the proper tools. I just done have a tight yet. Soon though.


"Oil Leak ? What oil Leak ? Oh, Thats Just The Sweat From All The HorsePower!!"

I happened to glance at an old 2.5L. It too has the "t-stat" housing on the left side. I wonder if that could be made to fit...? It is metal and not plastic.

DSM-looking to finish my engine, so if you have any info or pics you could share that would be appreciated. I know I can get 2.3 housings. PM me if its easier and I'll send you an email addy.

I did finish mine friday. Here are a couple pictures.










"Oil Leak ? What oil Leak ? Oh, Thats Just The Sweat From All The HorsePower!!"

doesnt look tough at all. I just didnt have one in front of me to compare. I'll pick one up and get right on it.
THANKS!
Good luck with the rest of the build. I saw the bearings in your other post.

Was I correct in remembering the model year of the metal housing?




PRND321 Till I DIE
Old Motor: 160whp & 152ft/lbs, 1/4 Mile 15.4 @88.2
M45 + LD9 + 4T40-E, GO GO GO

Pretty much all the 2.3s had the metal housing. I bought one for a 93 grand am which is what I use when ever I order 2.3 parts.


"Oil Leak ? What oil Leak ? Oh, Thats Just The Sweat From All The HorsePower!!"

94-95 quads ahd the plastic one too, came with the bottom mount thermostat.

Spencer wrote:94-95 quads ahd the plastic one too, came with the bottom mount thermostat.

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huh? i have two 94 quads.. one is a LO and one is a HO, neither have plastic housings.



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