[urq] DO I still use the large round thermostat gasket if I
removethermostat?
j.koenig
j.koenig at adelphia.net
Thu Mar 17 07:53:50 EST 2005
One option, from the old, old racecar days -- use a thermostat-shaped
replacement with a larger hole, sort of like a big washer. You can even
make one out of the old thermostat (I assume you'll use a new one). Small
enough hole to provide a bit of restriction in the coolant flow (if that's
important), big enough to keep it from getting clogged by flushed crud.
Pretty sure Steve's right -- small hole in the thermostat is common if not
required.
John
----- Original Message -----
From: "steven j" <michellepfeiffersx at yahoo.com>
To: <urq at audifans.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2005 6:24 PM
Subject: [urq] DO I still use the large round thermostat gasket if I
removethermostat?
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.
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