Gasket Maker Recommendations - Thermostat Housing
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Gasket Maker Recommendations - Thermostat Housing
Hi Peeps!!!
Doing a Coolant System drain, thermostat (failed) replacement. When I removed the thermostat housing there was a "gasket" - but it looked like it was hand made - and not well done at that. When I picked up a new thermostat the parts store stated they didn't carry (NYA- Not Yet Available) a gasket. My assumption is that using a gasket making RTV Silicone will work just fine -
I purchased the "Ultra Black" version of the RTV Silicone -
My question - Is this the best gasket maker for the project or should I have purchased the blue or other version/brand? The one I purchased is "Permatex" brand.
Your input is highly appreciated!!!
In Peace and Agape,
Trav...
Doing a Coolant System drain, thermostat (failed) replacement. When I removed the thermostat housing there was a "gasket" - but it looked like it was hand made - and not well done at that. When I picked up a new thermostat the parts store stated they didn't carry (NYA- Not Yet Available) a gasket. My assumption is that using a gasket making RTV Silicone will work just fine -
I purchased the "Ultra Black" version of the RTV Silicone -
My question - Is this the best gasket maker for the project or should I have purchased the blue or other version/brand? The one I purchased is "Permatex" brand.
Your input is highly appreciated!!!
In Peace and Agape,
Trav...
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RTV works, but should be used in very small quantities. It finds it's way throughout the system your sealing and causes damage. I always make my own gaskets, whether they look good or not, if they seal thats all you need it to do. I use Indian Head gasket sshellack on the metal and then place the gasket down, then coat another layer of Indian head and bolt it down. Never a leak and never a problem with contaminating the system with RTV.
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In the tech section AntiChrist has provided us with the part number for the gasket for the t-stat.
You have to ask for the part number not the application, you will find this alot when buying parts for your truck from a non Rover supplier.
Otherwise you can order the gasket from AtlanticBritish for like a $1 plug shipping.
But if you order other crap to you can save on shipping.
You have to ask for the part number not the application, you will find this alot when buying parts for your truck from a non Rover supplier.
Otherwise you can order the gasket from AtlanticBritish for like a $1 plug shipping.
But if you order other crap to you can save on shipping.
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