In the haynes manual it reccomends useing a smear of jointing compound on the gasket.What type of compound and do you smear it on both sides of the gasket as i carnt remember from the last time i did one.
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I've never used sealant on the thermostat gasket. However when changing the stat I am always careful to scrape old gasket and dirt/corrosion off the head and 'stat elbow. I also place a sheet of emery cloth onto a known flat surface and rub the mating face of the housing in a circular motion to make sure it is flat. However, I do use copper grease on the 'stat elbow bolts to make sure they don't seize up in the future though, and never overtighten the bolts. The factory manual states 13Lbf for those.M&MOC Committee Member - Archivist
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Thats what i bought garry but i seam to remember some red stuff in a tube before.
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BMC/BL Rally 2008.First prize 1980s onward.
1988 Montego Estate 1600L Atlantic Blue From new Daily runner
1979 Triumph Dolomite 1500HL Pagent Blue From new 76.000 milesNow out of Hibination and into Restoration
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Originally posted by TLC View PostThats what i bought garry but i seam to remember some red stuff in a tube before.
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1985 MG EFi with digital dash (owned since 1987)
1987 700 City 1.6 Van
1988 Tandy camper 2.0D
1990 Advantage, just 29k on the clock
1990 Clubman D
1990 MG 2.0i (spares donor)
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Originally posted by digital efi View PostYou were thinking of the old red Hermetite. (I say "old", but it is probably still available!)Sure & steadfast.
BMC/BL Rally 2008.First prize 1980s onward.
1988 Montego Estate 1600L Atlantic Blue From new Daily runner
1979 Triumph Dolomite 1500HL Pagent Blue From new 76.000 milesNow out of Hibination and into Restoration
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