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The top of the thermostat housing has a weep. I fitted a new gasket when i fitted the new thermostat but hasnt worked.. So will fit a new one with silicone top and bottom... Does anybody know fhe torque specs for the two bolts?
The last time i did it i damagdd the threads on the inlet and had to change it and scared as such of repeating myself again :-/
The last time i did it i damagdd the threads on the inlet and had to change it and scared as such of repeating myself again :-/
Run a file over the mating face when you get it off, may be a little distorted?
Or you could get one of these
Presonnally I don't like "silicone" sealants, with both faces flat and a new "Cornflake packet" gasket a smear of Hylomar should be fine, is on mine.
No idea on torque, just nip up "sensible tight" (use a short spanner not a huge great 1/2" drive ratchet if you don't trust yourself).
It's not the tightness but the good contact between the faces that make the seal (if that makes sense!)
Or you could get one of these
Presonnally I don't like "silicone" sealants, with both faces flat and a new "Cornflake packet" gasket a smear of Hylomar should be fine, is on mine.
No idea on torque, just nip up "sensible tight" (use a short spanner not a huge great 1/2" drive ratchet if you don't trust yourself).
It's not the tightness but the good contact between the faces that make the seal (if that makes sense!)
Tbh Mike, its the best way.
Right the deed is done, the old gasket was just silicone. At some going clearly i and my dad thought it was better then the crap tissue paper that came with the thermostat so, cherrios has better have a whole lot of goodness in then little 'o's bbecause thats what now is my new gasket.
Cleaned the faces up and dried. Rtv on the bottom (couldn't find my hermatite ) then basket then rtv silicone again. Top on, bolts in, hand tight, socket in hand tight then small spanner about half a turn then a quick nip.
I'll give it a few hours to set then fill up and find out :-/
Right the deed is done, the old gasket was just silicone. At some going clearly i and my dad thought it was better then the crap tissue paper that came with the thermostat so, cherrios has better have a whole lot of goodness in then little 'o's bbecause thats what now is my new gasket.
Cleaned the faces up and dried. Rtv on the bottom (couldn't find my hermatite ) then basket then rtv silicone again. Top on, bolts in, hand tight, socket in hand tight then small spanner about half a turn then a quick nip.
I'll give it a few hours to set then fill up and find out :-/
Some of those 'replacement' gaskets are utter crap, and as you say, very, very thin. I have a sheet of thicker gasket paper I bought from local car shop, and have made up my own, and yes I have used a cornflake/food cardboard box too.
I reckon as the engines get older, they do develop some slight warps (especially the ally bits), and that's enough to weep - thicker gaskets (and sealer) can compensate....
I reckon as the engines get older, they do develop some slight warps (especially the ally bits), and that's enough to weep - thicker gaskets (and sealer) can compensate....
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