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Re: Proper Installation of Thermostat Housing

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Subject: Re: Proper Installation of Thermostat Housing
From: Eric <eric@erickson.on.net>
Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 23:10:01 +0000
FlynShoot@aol.com wrote:
> 
> I had a weeping at the thermostat gasket. Being a slight 
> perfectionist, I needed to fix it (oil spots are the only spots 
> allowed on the garage floor).
>

Water spots are easier to clean :-)

> 
> I removed the old housing, removed the old gasket, cleaned all 
> surfaces until smooth and clean, put a thin bead of Blue permatex on 
> the housing, I put a  small bead of permatex on the block I lined the 
> housing up inserted the bolts and snugged the bolts down in a crossing 
> pattern.
> 

I can't imagine not using a cork gasket here.  I think this would solve
your problem (works for me).


Eric
'68MGB MkII
Adelaide, South Australia

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