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If both metal surfaces are really smooth and you have a good composite gasket then you may not need it. - If you have a good gasket goo available, it can't hurt. -My favorite is 'Permatex Aviation Form a Gasket' .
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Do you need a thermostat gasket or just a housing ring when changing thermostat for 91 acura legend?
You should use a thermostat gasket along with the thermostat housing ring. The gasket should be replaced every time the thermostat housing is opened.
Do you need adhesive for thermostat gaskets?
On some of the older models (4-5 years or more) most mechanics use a light coat of gasket sealer to hold the gasket in place until the gasket housing is torqued down. Some thermostat gaskets come with a gasket already coated with a peel off to help hold it in place. On most newer models they use a rubber "O" ring or seal and no gasket is required.
What do you need to change a thermostat on a Ford truck?
Tools a new thermostat and gasket and coolant
Do you need a thermostat?
Vehicle will run without a thermostat - however will not run as efficiently and will have not heat
Where is the thermostat located on a 96 Chevy Lumina 3.1?
the location of the thermostat is under the throttle body.before you put it back on you need to buy some gasket sealer or a gasket for the thermostat
How do you know if you need a new head gasket or a thermostat on a 1995 Pontiac grand prix?
You will need a new head gasket if you see engine coolant in the oil. I don't know about the thermostat.
Need gasket for choke thermostat 0n a 225 slant six mopar?
want choke thermostat GASKET for 1971 Plymouth 225 cu in motor
Which one is best adhesive suitable for silicone gasket?
gaskets exist to eliminate the need for adhesive, you do not need to glue them
Why leak on thermostat housing 2001 dodge intrepid?
There's a gasket between the thermostat and the block that you need to replace.
Do you need a new gasket when replacing the thermostat on a 1997 Isuzu rodeo?
yes
Do you need to replace your thermostat when you replace head gasket?
Most definitely... If you don't and the thermostat is bad you will over-heat the engine and the gasket may leak or warp the head. Thermostat is a lot cheaper than tearing down the engine again.
When you replace the thermostat in a 1996 Ford Explorer V6 do you need a separate gasket?
No , there is a rubber ring that goes around the edge of the thermostat
