answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

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.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Do you need to replace your thermostat when you replace head gasket?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

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.


Why leak on thermostat housing 2001 dodge intrepid?

There's a gasket between the thermostat and the block that you need to replace.


How serious is seepage at the cylinder head gasket?

It's up there. If you have seepage at the head gasket, you need to replace it.


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


Why does the 98 subaru impreza outback overheat?

You may need to replace the radiator thermostat and gasket.


How can you change head gasket seal on Ford Falcon EL?

hi if you replace the head gasket you will need to have the head repaired and machined as the head alloy eat's out which causes the gasket to fail


When replacing valves do you need to replace head gasket?

If you remove the head then of course you replace the head gasket.Where can you get sodium silicate to fix a blown head gasket?Know that adding sodium silicate to an engine is only a temporary fix for a blown head gasket and will not permantly fix the problem. The only permanent fix is to replace the head gasket. I would never add any head gasket fix material to any engine.


How do you repair ablown head gasket in a toyota camry 2003?

You need to remove the head cylinder and replace the gasket. You will need at least to get a good manual if you want to do it on your own.


How do you stop water leakage from 2003 Toyota solara thermstat housing?

I believe, you need to replace the thermostat gasket.


Do you need to pull the north star engine to replace the head gasket?

Yes


How much does it cost to replace the head gasket on a 2006 Hyundai Elantra?

No,I need an answer.


What do i need to replace if i have coolant in the transmission of my 02 ford focus?

The head gasket.