thermostat housing

syrushcw · 05-12-2008, 08:36 AM

Is there a gasket that goes between the termostat housing and the head? I have 3 gasket kits and havn't found one that fits, should I just use some RTV?

tbonitz301 · 05-12-2008, 08:42 AM

The gasket is on the thermostat itself. It's a rubber seal

awd2gsx82 · 05-12-2008, 09:01 AM

^^^ not what he was looking for.

there is a gasket, but if you use a good sized bead of gray rtv you should be good! just give it time to set before you do anything else! (as in run the car)

tbonitz301 · 05-12-2008, 09:05 AM

Mine is metal to metal with just the rubber seal around the thermostat. No leaks

andy4g63 · 05-12-2008, 10:15 AM

You better use the RIGHT STUFF sealant. Works great it is like silicone, but it doesn't get hard, seals great. Just put a nice bead, bolt it and you can drive right away.

syrushcw · 05-12-2008, 10:32 AM

Thanks awd2gsx82 and andy4g63 thats exactly what I wanted to know.

99gst_racer · 05-12-2008, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbonitz301

Mine is metal to metal with just the rubber seal around the thermostat. No leaks

Please re-read the first post. He's not asking about the seal between the t-stat housing and the water neck.

syrushcw - No gasket required. Permatex will work just fine.

Supa Dexta · 05-12-2008, 02:25 PM

Thats for 2g's^, 1g's do have a gasket for those who may be curious.

TSI95FWD · 05-13-2008, 06:30 PM

I just replaced the thermostat on my gst and there is no gasket between the housing and the head