Problem with T-Stat Swap? Pics attached.
12-07-2016, 03:35 PM
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'09-'10-'12-'13-'14
The paper gasket sounds SCARY....
I actually installed the T-stst to the water pump in the house before the pump was installed to the car, but if not having the hose disconnected is a great idea.
The rubber gasket had a notch, and I made sure it was on the slot correctly,. It also included a paper gasket that went around, but did not touch the rubber gasket. Looks like it Acts as a buffer to prevent over squeezing the gasket. The directions said to only use the paper gasket if using the rubber gasket not using the o-ring. Seems to have sealed well. The water pump came with the paper gasket and a new o-ring. Said to use o-ring with 0one piece design and Pape gasket with 2 piece rubber seal design
Upon playing with the old t-stat, I understand now that there is 2 springs on it. The one that compresses a little appears to be a check valve to the water flow from the engine. The normal t-stat spring doesn't compress when installed.
Thank You again for the advice it all back together and running fine now.
The rubber gasket had a notch, and I made sure it was on the slot correctly,. It also included a paper gasket that went around, but did not touch the rubber gasket. Looks like it Acts as a buffer to prevent over squeezing the gasket. The directions said to only use the paper gasket if using the rubber gasket not using the o-ring. Seems to have sealed well. The water pump came with the paper gasket and a new o-ring. Said to use o-ring with 0one piece design and Pape gasket with 2 piece rubber seal design
Upon playing with the old t-stat, I understand now that there is 2 springs on it. The one that compresses a little appears to be a check valve to the water flow from the engine. The normal t-stat spring doesn't compress when installed.
Thank You again for the advice it all back together and running fine now.
Never saw one and I don't think I would use it. Not sure where the WP comes from, but I would use sealant instead.
No shame in using sealant, especially if there was previous corrosion on the WP or the housing
Just be sure the black o-ring-gasket fits good. Seal it if necessary....
YES, removing the big HOSE is a BIG HELP...
I make all my guys do it.
Chuck CoW
12-07-2016, 05:44 PM
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St. Jude Donor '08
Excellent Information! 
Thanks for shareing.
Bill
Thanks for shareing. Bill
