Thermostat change
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Instructor
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Canonsburg PA
Thermostat change
I am looking for a little bit of advice. I changed my thermostat last weekend. I tightened the housing bolts and filled the system. I noticed a small leak from the housing. I them tighted the bolts some more. It seemed to be taken care of. But later I was thinking about it an went back out to tighten with the tq wrench to the 11bls. I am sure I went overboard and broke off one of the bolts. After alot of issues I got it out. My question is should I add any gasket material when I put it back together?
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Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Tampa Florida
I just did mine as well with no issues. Did you use the stock rubber gasket from the old thermo with the new thermo? I heard using aftermarket gaskets that come with the new thermos can give you leaks.
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From: Montreal Qc
I would say a light coating of RV sealant on the housing would be ok as a precaution to stopping any leaks. Myself I've had mine off a couple of times, did nothing but lube the rubber O ring with a little grease to ensure a good seal. 
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Instructor
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Canonsburg PA
I just did mine as well with no issues. Did you use the stock rubber gasket from the old thermo with the new thermo? I heard using aftermarket gaskets that come with the new thermos can give you leaks.
I did not use the stock gasket, I do have it and i can put it back this time.
Thank you for the replys
I did not use the stock gasket, I do have it and i can put it back this time.
Thank you for the replys
