martyyn 2 Report post Posted July 25, 2009 I have the old thermostat out but in taking the housing out the gasket tore. Is this something I can just line up and put back on temporarily until I can get a new gasket or am I out of luck and I need the gasket before I can put it back together again ? Does anyone know if its a BMW only item ? This will teach me to think I can just sneak it in whilst the wife takes the kids swimming ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted July 25, 2009 I have the old thermostat out but in taking the housing out the gasket tore. Is this something I can just line up and put back on temporarily until I can get a new gasket or am I out of luck and I need the gasket before I can put it back together again ? Does anyone know if its a BMW only item ? This will teach me to think I can just sneak it in whilst the wife takes the kids swimming ! i would think a new thermostat would come with a new gasket...ask Paul.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyyn 2 Report post Posted July 25, 2009 Nope, only the rubber ring came with it. If Id needed the gasket I wouldve though Jeff Grey wouldve said 'oh and you'll need this $5 gasket aswell just to be safe'. I guess I was wrong Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pureboiracer 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2009 replace the paper gasket with abit of liquid gasket, you get it in tubes for about 12 bucks at repco and the likes, imo its better that a paper gasket anyway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyyn 2 Report post Posted July 25, 2009 Thanks mate, a trip to repco it is. Thank god its a bright sunny day ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrantiC Report post Posted July 26, 2009 I'm not sure what the m42 thermostat is like but yeah usually just needs the rubber ring isn't it (well m20 anyways). But yeah RTV or anaerobic gasket sealants work all good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3 SERIES 93 Report post Posted July 26, 2009 I think the gasket is normally purchased in addition to the thermo. When Page did mine about a month ago they charged me seperatly for it ($16) Would have thought Jeff Grey would tell you it should be replaced at the same time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyyn 2 Report post Posted July 26, 2009 A quick trip to repco and I now have gasket paper and gasket sealer, so now for a MacGyver-styles thermostat housing gasket Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmarco 56 Report post Posted July 26, 2009 (edited) Don't forget your swiss army knife, duct tape and mullet to do it properly. Edit: slurring my type.... Edited July 26, 2009 by elmarco Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
