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

[j.koenig]

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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