My Stant t-stat did not come with a gasket. You will have to scrape off
the old gasket (put a rag in the hole first!). It's a fairly standard
part, any store should have it. It's only a buck.
Charles Wyman wrote:
>
> I don't remember if my new t-stat came with a new gasket or not, it's a Jet Performance brand. For those that have replaced there t-stat, did yours come with a new gasket? If not, does anyone know the part # and where I can get one? What did you use to scape off the old gasket? I want to make sure I don't damage anything.
>
> Chuck
>
> -----------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 11:25:20 -0400
> From: "Ed" <ed@ithink.com>
> Subject: DML: Re: T-stat & spark plug upgrade/install
>
> HI Charles,
>
> Since the thermostat is physically below the top of the radiator, you
> should remove the hose that goes to the catch tank from the radiator AT the
> radiator, remove the radiator cap, then drain a gallon or so from the drain
> at the drivers side bottom of the radiator. Common sense would dictate you
> do this on a COLD engine. And the cooler thermostat will make things way
> happier, saves on belts and hoses also.
>
> Yes, you will have gasket to scrape, they appear to glue it in place for
> assembly, or else that is the stickiest gasket I have ever seen ;-)) Sure
> wish they would get smart and O-Ring those things like GM and the rice
> burners ...
>
> HTH
> - --Ed
>
> - ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Charles Wyman" <cewyma@Roushind.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2000 10:44 AM
> Subject: DML: T-stat & spark plug upgrade/install
>
> > Okay I know it's been talked about for a while but I just want to make
> sure I have everything ready before I start my t-stat upgrade, and plug
> change.
> >
> > T-stat: I'm replacing my stock t-stat with a Jet Performance 180' t-stat.
> I hope this will compliment performance with the new Mopar Performance PCM.
> I'm planning on siphoning out the rad fluid from the rad tube that goes to
> the t-stat. Then I'll unbolt the t-stat from the block and remove it and
> replace it with the new one. Bolt it back up and then replace the rad
> fluid. Does this sound right? Is there anything else I should worry about?
> Is there going to be gasket debris that I'll need to scrape off...I only
> have 8,000 miles on my D?
> >
> > Plugs: I'm replacing the stock plugs with Autolite 3923's. I also picked
> up some dielectric grease. How much dielectric grease should I use, if any,
> when putting the stock wire boots back on the plugs. Also, for those that
> use Autolites with the stock ignition, what gap are you using? Are you
> using the gasket that comes with the plug?
> >
> > I want to do a complete ignition upgrade, but want to see what the 3923's
> will do for me by themselves first. I'm going to Milan dragway tomorrow,
> that's why I want to make sure I have everything correct, since I won't have
> time before racing.
> >
> > ______________________________________________________________
> > Chuck
> > '00 Flame Red Durango SLT+
> > 5.9L, 4x4, 3.92 LSD, R/T wheels (Goodyear Eagle GT II 275/60/R17)
> > 2.5" Dynomax Magnum Race Series cat back exhaust
> > Quick-D T-body & intake
> > Mopar Performance PCM
> > Lund Eclipse 4 door window vents custom painted by Caribbean Customs
> > best 1/4 mile (stock): 16.08 @ 84 mph
> > www.geocities.com/papa_c_d/
> > cewyma@roushind.com
> > ______________________________________________________________
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