What should I use for thermostat gasket?
A noncorrosive, sensor-safe RTV silicone gasket material formulated specifically for water pumps and thermostat housings. Highest water-glycol resistance available in an RTV silicone.
What is a thermostat gasket?
The thermostat gasket is a working seal between the thermostat housing and the engine.
Where does the gasket go on thermostat?
it goes in the thermostat housing on the lower intake directly to the left of the distributor. There’s 2 bolts holding on the housing where the upper radiator tube goes into the lower intake. Remove the two bolts and the housing, and your t-stat will be right there.
Why do you need a gasket on a thermostat?
The gasket works as a sealant to ensure that the coolant flows properly in its path and no leakage is observed. It is a working seal between the thermostat housing and the engine. Modern thermostats generally come with a gasket but you might need to confirm it or use one when replacing it or setting up a new one.
What’s the best gasket sealant for a thermostat housing?
In the case of your thermostat housing gasket, if your surfaces are good and clean, apply GasGaCinch to the housing and the gasket, let it tack, insert the thermostat and apply the gasket. Then bolt it up. No need for any adhesive/sealant on the intake manifold.
Do you have to use sealant with a gasket?
Choosing a sealer with a gasket is a personal choice. If your car requires extra sealant to make the gasket stay in its place you would have to use it. The ideal way of using a sealant is using a tiny amount skimmed on both sides to ensure that all the cracks are filled.
Can a gasket maker be used to replace head gaskets?
Steer clear of these mistakes and your gasketing work should be 100% reliable: 1. Using a gasket maker to replace a head gasket. While today’s gasket makers and flange sealants can replace most conventional, formed, or multi-material gaskets, they should never be used to replace a head gasket.