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Thermostat Gasket Question 200 1988

posted by  1908242DLa on  Wed Nov 28 11:26 CST 2018
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For a 1988 240 N/A B230F with about 300k miles.

The FAQs recommend against using a gasket maker (eg Permatex) around the thermostat housing:

https://www.brickboard.com/FAQ/700-900/Cooling.htm#Thermostat_Replacements

When replacing a thermostat with intact surfaces (i.e. no gouging), it's unclear whether the thermostat housing needs a paper gasket or no gasket at all. Please clarify. Thanks







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Thermostat Gasket Question 200 1988

posted by  planetman on  Wed Nov 28 12:13 CST 2018
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There is only a rubber seal that is mounted on the thermostat.

There is a groove on the inside of the seal which allows the seal to be mounted on the outer diameter of the metal disc.
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Eric
Hi Performance Automotive Service (formerly OVO or Old Volvos Only)
Torrance, CA 90502







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