Resolved 2G thermostat housing to head, gasket or RTV?

[syrushcw]

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]

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

 

[awd2gsx82]

^^^ 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]

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

 

[andy4g63]

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]

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

 

[99gst_racer]

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]

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

 

[TSI95FWD]

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