If some one could help me real quick...question about thermostat,gasket,sealant,etc. - Taurus Car Club of America : Ford Taurus Forum

Jeremy T · 11-21-2012, 10:34 AM

I am in the middle of replacing a thermostat. I just needed to know really quick, which side does the gasket go on and what side does the rtv sealant go on? Thank you. (OHV engine)

sfhess · 11-21-2012, 11:50 AM

The RTV doesn't go on either side.

(For any engine):

Get a can of Gasgacinch. It works sort of like contact cement.

Make sure mounting surfaces on the thermostat housing and engine are clean.

Apply some to the housing and to one side of the gasket. Allow to dry. Install the thermostat into the housing (If there is a relief cut in the housing to accomodate it) Place the gasket on the housing. Apply Gasgacinch to the other side of the gasket and to the mounting surface on the engine. Allow to dry. Install the housing to the engine, using proper torque spec. Done. No leaks.

Prismatic · 11-21-2012, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sfhess

The RTV doesn't go on either side.

(For any engine):

Get a can of Gasgacinch. It works sort of like contact cement.

Make sure mounting surfaces on the thermostat housing and engine are clean.

Apply some to the housing and to one side of the gasket. Allow to dry. Install the thermostat into the housing (If there is a relief cut in the housing to accomodate it) Place the gasket on the housing. Apply Gasgacinch to the other side of the gasket and to the mounting surface on the engine. Allow to dry. Install the housing to the engine, using proper torque spec. Done. No leaks.

RTV works just fine.

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sfhess Devoted Member Member Number: 3575 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Beautiful Palmdale, CA Visit: My Garage Posts: 2,462 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 11	The RTV doesn't go on either side. (For any engine): Get a can of Gasgacinch. It works sort of like contact cement. Make sure mounting surfaces on the thermostat housing and engine are clean. Apply some to the housing and to one side of the gasket. Allow to dry. Install the thermostat into the housing (If there is a relief cut in the housing to accomodate it) Place the gasket on the housing. Apply Gasgacinch to the other side of the gasket and to the mounting surface on the engine. Allow to dry. Install the housing to the engine, using proper torque spec. Done. No leaks. __________________ "Don't blame me. I voted for Kodos." - H J Simpson Intact is one word. A lot is two words. 1991 Taurus LX Sedan 3.8 Titanium Frost - Taken to the pound/RIP 12/27/2012. 2011 Fusion 2.5 Auto Silver Appearance Package 1969 Cougar XR 7 351W 2002 Ford Explorer XLT RWD 4.0 "I had the right to remain silent, but I did not have the ability" - Ron White

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