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Old 01-15-2012, 12:31 AM
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Is there a rubber ring around the thermostat or just the housing gasket?
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I believe it's just the gasket
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My 92 just has a gasket. What year is yours? No info in your sidebar? Avatar shows 96+
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Be careful it doesn't slip down before you tighten the housing. MY JY guy tells me he sells a lot housings because that breaks the ear. I don't remember seeing one with an O ring, T-stat doesn't need to seal 100%.
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Sorry its a 2000 and i kno some cars dont need the ring was just makin sure this was one of those vehicles.
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No ring. Just a gasket for the water outlet
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Thanks guys!
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