[urq] DO I still use the large round thermostat gasket if I removethermostat?

[urq]

... think carefully about trying to run the system without the t-stat ... if 
you look you will see that the t-stat controls flow in more than one 
channel.  I'm not sure what happens if you remove it completely.

As to the hole in the t-stat ... I've seen it on brand new units ... not 
exactly sure what the purpose is, but since the manual instructs one to 
orient it pointing up I've always assumed it was to ensure any air in the 
system doesn't get stuck on the wrongs side of the t-stat ...

Steve B
San Jose, CA (USA)


> My urq is apart - cooling systemwise.   I already have
> the thermostat out and will use some prestone super
> flush  soon.  My first thought is if I don't install
> the thermostat that round gasket that snugs the outer
> edge of the thermostat may just pop out and end up
> stuck in a hose or block as it's swept about by the
> coolant.  I figure if I don't use this gasket it will
> leak at the thermostat housing.  Any BTDT?
> The thermostat I found in the car is 70c and it looks
> like the PO drilled a small hole in it so that some
> fluid always passes through.  I could reinstall that
> for flushing if it's foolish to just use the
> thermostat gasket.