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Post by ncohen on Oct 30, 2016 23:14:19 GMT
Hi,
I removed the thermostat from the housing, and during the reassembly I think i lost one of the seals as it is now pouring out coolant from that area.
Does anyone have a spare thermostat (ideally complete) so I can take what I need from it in case the actual unit is damaged?
If not, the seals and three self tapping screws will do!
Thanks!
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Post by kiwicanfly on Oct 30, 2016 23:50:49 GMT
Use a liquid sealer, if the unit still threads into the hole nicely that should do the trick.
Obviously you need some that will withstand the temperature but plenty are available.
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Post by ncohen on Oct 31, 2016 9:16:08 GMT
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Post by jake on Oct 31, 2016 11:31:37 GMT
Yes that looks like the right one. You can get the seals separately from Ford, but for that money you might as well get the whole thing.
The thermostat seal fits on the thermostat so If you're taking the thermostat out make sure the seal stays in place when reassembling.
I've wondered about this, with the no thermostat does the seal squash up enough to seal ok with the reduced thickness of having no thermostat? I'm sure others have done it....?
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Post by ncohen on Nov 3, 2016 11:07:35 GMT
Yes you're correct! I just checked and the seal is still on the thermostat!
Can anyone confirm if its ok to just put the seal in without the thermostat?
Thanks!
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Post by jake on Nov 4, 2016 9:02:35 GMT
Give it a try. If it doesn't seal properly with just the seal I would drill/cut the guts out of the thermostat so you're left with basically a big washer to hold the seal.
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