Thermostat Gasket Needed?
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Thermostat Gasket Needed?
Hi all!
I'm in the process of ordering a 160d stat. Jegs says a gasket is not needed but I'm seeing other vendors where the gasket is included.
Do I need a separate gasket or not?
Thanks!
I'm in the process of ordering a 160d stat. Jegs says a gasket is not needed but I'm seeing other vendors where the gasket is included.
Do I need a separate gasket or not?
Thanks!
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They are probably thinking about the gasket between the housing and block as older, conventional thermostats require. This type of gasket is not needed on LS series engines.
Racer
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Just replace my stat. in my LS3 with a 160 deg. Stat. comes with an "O" ring style gasket attached around the stat. No other gasket is required. Be aware there is a tab on the "O" ring that lines up with a notch in the stat. housing so that the stat. is positioned properly. There is a bleed hole in the stat. that must be upright. Hope this helps.
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