Gasket Thermal bypass pipe to engine block

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Pontiac Vibe 2003.\nThe thermal bypass pipe is expertly rerouted to the engine block gasket. The new bypass pipe directs flow from the heater core outlet straight to the water pump inlet. To ensure optimal sealing, I replace the thin steel gasket with durable rubberized gaskets on both sides. Instructions These are custom printed 100% infill, layered at 0.2mm thickness and built onto a sturdy raft in ABS. You should scale them before printing to an accurate 1mm width for precision fitment. Prior to assembly, I gently wipe down the surface with acetone using a kitchen towel for a flawless finish, then thoroughly rinse off any remaining acetone in cold water. When combining these printed components with the engine block and a compacted 1/4inch gasket, use at your own risk but note that ABS plastic maintains exceptional stability up to an operating temperature of 210 degrees Fahrenheit. Notably, the central hole is expertly designed as concentric circles which effectively minimizes hoop-stress vulnerability when printed on standard FDM printers. After a comprehensive test period under varying temperatures and pressure while the engine is running smoothly, these printed components remain tight with no coolant leakage issues present to date, with results consistently confirming effective sealing over the past week.