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Re: [Healeys] Thermostat gasket sealant

To: Michael Oritt <michael.oritt@gmail.com>, Healeys at Autox <healeys@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Thermostat gasket sealant
From: Hank Leach via Healeys <healeys@autox.team.net>
Date: Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:36:15 +0000 afANssZi9GC/1CiQUgXFvUuqdmGQp5LgCgIj3J4+x8XJhfyjzKepPSaIw0dhRUBizaMfLMQbpzNZCxzCTzuSxjLSW9xyN6/3RU3s9OsMagFRbS+//TclydCX
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<div>I've always used Permatex&nbsp; "Aviation" sealant but nowadays folks =
are using a Permatex black sealant for better placing and removing (do not =
use "Right Stuff" as it wont come apart). I'm sure the (blue) silicone =
gasket makers out there also work but look ugly. I guess that heat is the =
big factor in deciding which is best.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>Great that your cooling system is so well maintained that a 160 is too=
 cold. My BJ8 has always run a 160 and never had any issues and runs at =
about 170-180 in traffic (for a short time). Remember in the 100, you are =
measuring the radiator temperature and not the engine block temperature. =
Use a laser heat gun to check the engine block and head to confirm good =
number. Hank<br>-------------------- <br><br>From: "Michael Oritt" =
&lt;michael.oritt@gmail.com&gt; <br>To: "Healeys at Autox" =
&lt;healeys@autox.team.net&gt; <br>Sent: February 16, 2025 at 7:01 PM PST =
<br>Subject: [Healeys] Thermostat gasket sealant </div>
<div>
<div class=3D"gmail_default" style=3D"color: #3333ff;">My 100 will not come=
 up to temperature (at least yet) with a 160 thermostat.&nbsp; I am putting=
 in a 180 and wonder what is the preferred gasket dressing?</div>
<div class=3D"gmail_default" style=3D"color: #3333ff;">&nbsp;</div>
<div class=3D"gmail_default" style=3D"color: #3333ff;">Best--Michael =
Oritt</div>
</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>

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