Black RTV is fine...prefer "The Right Stuff" from Permatex though.
Put a 180 in there while you're at it. Runs better (cooler) - Mopar
Performance also wrote an article (thermostat related) a long time ago -
Magnum engines run best at 185 (which is a 180 t'stat) - no effect on
mileage or emissions either.
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of jay & dana
Sent: Sunday, August 31, 2003 4:07 PM
To: DML
Subject: DML: T-stat gasket sealer ?
I noticed today that my T-stat housing has finally started the dreaded
leak, (97, 318). I plan on using the fibre gasket but was wondering
what others are using and have had good luck with as far as the permatex
ultra gray,
black or ? I plan on putting one of these sealants on both sides of
the
gasket before I tighten down the T-stat housing.
Also I'm debating on putting in a 180* T-stat, or putting in a new stock
195*. I've noticed in the last little while on the DML that others have
mentioned even with the 180* their engine temp will get up into the 210*
range. We've had 40*C (100*F) weather here for the last month and a
half and my stock 195* wouldn't even come close to 210*. According to
the stock temp gauge I would estimate that in the hottest weather my
engine temp would probably reach 200 to 205*F (always under the midway
point of 100*C). Any advice here would be greatly appreciated as it's
time to do something with this dumb leak!
TIA
Jay
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