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s13pignose · 09-17-2007, 07:35 PM

Ready to have my nismo thermostat installed, and it came with no gaskets. So are there any type of gaskets I should get, so when its installed I have no problems afterwards? If you could also give the name of the gasket so I get the right part.

I appreciate any help, having cooling system flush, new hoses, and this thermostat done wed. So I'm trying to make sure I have everything

MavericStephenc · 09-17-2007, 07:37 PM

some of the blue rtv seal (I think) works fine

s13pignose · 09-17-2007, 07:40 PM

correct me if im wrong but is the only gasket needed called the thermostat housing gasket? I mean I don't mind paying for gasket, just for peace of mind knowing its done right. I'm having a mechanic do install since I"m not familiar with coolant systems as it is, and have problems now that I don't want to make worse.

aznpoopy · 09-17-2007, 07:46 PM

check the fsm
there's no paper gasket
you use "liquid gasket" aka RTV

its damn hard to mess it up DIY. i suggest saving ur cash. building a lego house is probably more complicated. just follow the steps in the FSM if you're worried about it.

MavericStephenc · 09-17-2007, 07:47 PM

sorry let me correct myself

use the gasket with the blue shit.

sorry I type slower than i can think

khilgers · 09-17-2007, 07:55 PM

make sure the metal is cleaned of the old gasket material, place a small bead of RTV around the housing, install the new thermo, bolt on waterneck, and torque bolts to spec.

here is the RTV, avaible at any auto part store

nissanguy13 · 09-17-2007, 08:13 PM

Just like everyone else said, RTV. I put a Nismo thermostat on my SR back in December or so. All you have to do is clean metal, put RTV on, tighten bolts, and wait to dry.

vqboodah · 09-17-2007, 08:14 PM

you spread RTV around evenly on the thermostat housing and the just bolt it back up. i used FIPG (form inplace gasket) from toyota and it works out fine.

seven.62 · 09-17-2007, 11:45 PM

just as a tip, and for all future references, whenever i have to use a sealant i always use Hondabond, its a honda factory sealant and it always works great and i never have had anything leak on me with it. A tube of it will also last a very long time because you only use such a little bit on whatever you are sealing. Instead of seeing that oozing ring of blue or orange sealant, everything will look like it was factory sealed.

articdragon192 · 09-18-2007, 12:22 AM

Hondabond is the best.

seven.62 · 09-18-2007, 12:44 AM

man i thought that i was the only one. I have never herd anyone else in the tech thread talk about it, but yea dude it rocks.

articdragon192 · 09-18-2007, 12:59 AM

It's been used in both my old S13 and my current Z32. Good stuff. Recommended to me by a Nissan Master Tech, lol.

09-17-2007, 07:35 PM	#1
s13pignose Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ?? Posts: 1,315 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Got nismo thermostat, do I need any gaskets Ready to have my nismo thermostat installed, and it came with no gaskets. So are there any type of gaskets I should get, so when its installed I have no problems afterwards? If you could also give the name of the gasket so I get the right part. I appreciate any help, having cooling system flush, new hoses, and this thermostat done wed. So I'm trying to make sure I have everything

09-17-2007, 07:37 PM	#2
MavericStephenc Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: salem mass. Age: 25 Posts: 829 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	some of the blue rtv seal (I think) works fine __________________ That kind of attitude is SHIT. People with that kind of complacent outlook on law and government are the bane of this country's existence. -Thesquidd Boycott Berkeley and code pink

09-17-2007, 07:47 PM	#5
MavericStephenc Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: salem mass. Age: 25 Posts: 829 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	sorry let me correct myself use the gasket with the blue shit. sorry I type slower than i can think __________________ That kind of attitude is SHIT. People with that kind of complacent outlook on law and government are the bane of this country's existence. -Thesquidd Boycott Berkeley and code pink

09-17-2007, 11:45 PM	#9
seven.62 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: new orleans Age: 29 Posts: 165 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	just as a tip, and for all future references, whenever i have to use a sealant i always use Hondabond, its a honda factory sealant and it always works great and i never have had anything leak on me with it. A tube of it will also last a very long time because you only use such a little bit on whatever you are sealing. Instead of seeing that oozing ring of blue or orange sealant, everything will look like it was factory sealed. __________________ thats no dome, bit@h go HOME!

09-18-2007, 12:22 AM	#10
articdragon192 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West covina/ Irvine Age: 27 Posts: 6,811 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Hondabond is the best. __________________ Need help? Click here Still stumped? Try this Can't find what you're looking for? Here you go.

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09-17-2007, 07:40 PM	#3
s13pignose Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ?? Posts: 1,315 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	correct me if im wrong but is the only gasket needed called the thermostat housing gasket? I mean I don't mind paying for gasket, just for peace of mind knowing its done right. I'm having a mechanic do install since I"m not familiar with coolant systems as it is, and have problems now that I don't want to make worse.

09-17-2007, 07:46 PM	#4
aznpoopy Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey Age: 32 Posts: 5,013 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	check the fsm there's no paper gasket you use "liquid gasket" aka RTV its damn hard to mess it up DIY. i suggest saving ur cash. building a lego house is probably more complicated. just follow the steps in the FSM if you're worried about it.

09-17-2007, 07:55 PM	#6
khilgers Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Twin Cities Age: 33 Posts: 891 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: khilgers Feedback Score: 0 reviews	make sure the metal is cleaned of the old gasket material, place a small bead of RTV around the housing, install the new thermo, bolt on waterneck, and torque bolts to spec. here is the RTV, avaible at any auto part store

09-17-2007, 08:14 PM	#8
vqboodah Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MA Posts: 586 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	you spread RTV around evenly on the thermostat housing and the just bolt it back up. i used FIPG (form inplace gasket) from toyota and it works out fine.

09-18-2007, 12:44 AM	#11
seven.62 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: new orleans Age: 29 Posts: 165 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	man i thought that i was the only one. I have never herd anyone else in the tech thread talk about it, but yea dude it rocks. __________________ thats no dome, bit@h go HOME!

09-18-2007, 12:59 AM	#12
articdragon192 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West covina/ Irvine Age: 27 Posts: 6,811 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	It's been used in both my old S13 and my current Z32. Good stuff. Recommended to me by a Nissan Master Tech, lol. __________________ Need help? Click here Still stumped? Try this Can't find what you're looking for? Here you go.

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