They have a sealant and a gasket from the factory. (And UltraCopper is what
I use to seal them when I replace the gasket...just a thin coat on both
sides.)
You are supposed to use a form of sealant anyway when you reinstall them.
(You don't just put them in dry)
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Dave and Charlene
Sent: Sunday, December 03, 2000 10:02 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: Thermostat housing coolant leaks
> Over 1000 miles now without my nubs and not a hint of leakage. And
> since so many other people have had the same experience Bernd and I
> have...
>
> I just don't see how those things can be helping at all. Even if they
> do, they don't compare to a bead of silicone in making a good seal.
Sure with silicone they are not needed, but with a gasket they are. You
don't honestly think Chrysler put them there for no reason do you?
Dave St.Louis
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