Jordk Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 One of my engines that I've stripped down I've lost some parts for (silly me I know). It's the bag with the thermostat housing parts and I can't remember whether or not it had a gasket or was just a sealant? If it is a gasket where can I find a new one? Can't find one on camskill/ID Workz. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 I was just gonna use sealant, got one to put on too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shorty Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Yes the where a gasket but just use locktite copper based sealent. I use only a hg on my forged engine. Everything ele is copperbased or the black sealent for oil areas. I swear by locktite sealents as they are exellently priced and very very good at what they do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jordk Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 Alright dude awesome I'll pick some up. Would hylomar work or does it need to be a 'setting' sealant? I usually use it for gasket faces as an extra seal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
russ78 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 there is a reason why Toyota use the proper gaskets and not just sealents for all there engine parts, im not judging anyone just saying if it was me id use the proper gasket if you cant source one buy a new thermostat there not expensive compared to peace of mind is priceless Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jordk Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 Was planning on buying a new one as thats in my shopping cart online haha! Just struggling to source a gasket of sorts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
russ78 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 (edited) this is what u want http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FIRSTLINE-THERMOSTAT-GASKET-RC230897P-TO-FIT-TOYOTA-STARLET-1-3-96-99-OE-QUALIT-/110924671346?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3AStarlet&hash=item19d3a02972 Edited February 13, 2013 by russ78 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Ahh, i'm meaning the whole housing to the head, dont think there is a seal for that. Yes there is a seal for if your just replacing the thermostat. Circular seal iirc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jordk Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 Ah spot on mate. Also just noticed that the stock thermostat from ID workz comes with this. Was going to fit a TRD one and didn't think it would come with an o-ring. Ideal cheers. Also what daniel_g says? That would be handy to know. Looks just like a sealant to me on it though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Just go with sealant for thermo housing / head. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Danza V Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 (edited) I used high temperature sealant resistant to ridiculously high temperature! I found it hard to seal it after the first time I did it it leaked.. Be sure to let it go off a little bit gasket like paper, meal type of stuff ain't necessary and can be one without to sound even more thick make sure the thermostat seal goes on right wy round cause I out it on wrong wy and yep it leaked lol!! Yes I'm a thick shit lol, drove me mad aha! Edited February 15, 2013 by Danza V Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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