I'm trying to replace my thermostat and housing but the seal that came on the thermostat will not sit in housing I don't know what to do.
Aug 30, 2019 at 8:13 AM
Thermostat replacement
1999 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
NIKKI PHILLIPS
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Hi Nikki,
This is not uncommon for the gaskets that they provide to not fit quite right.
You have a couple options. Parts stores sell sheets of gasket material and you can make your own gasket. Or you can just get a silicone sealant which will probably be the best option and is what I usually use instead of the gasket. Just make sure you get one that is meant for coolant. Attached is a picture of a common one.
You just put a bead of this on the perimeter of the sealing surface and then install it and let it dry.
Let me know if you have questions.
This is not uncommon for the gaskets that they provide to not fit quite right.
You have a couple options. Parts stores sell sheets of gasket material and you can make your own gasket. Or you can just get a silicone sealant which will probably be the best option and is what I usually use instead of the gasket. Just make sure you get one that is meant for coolant. Attached is a picture of a common one.
You just put a bead of this on the perimeter of the sealing surface and then install it and let it dry.
Let me know if you have questions.
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Aug 30, 2019 at 1:11 PM