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I have recently received a new thermostat for my Sportrak (EFI engine, 1996). From what I have gathered, the Sportrak doesn't have a seperate gasket in the thermostat housing, is this correct? If so, does this mean I don't need to use a sealant? I can't find anything on using a sealant in the workshop manual. If still advisable, what do you guys use?
Thank you for your help
If it's like my Charade then
If it's like my Charade then there is a rubber seal fitted around the thermostat, and no gasket for the housing.
You should not need to use any sealant, but you can if you wish. Use a smearing of Hylomar or any similar brand of "Universal blue"
If I'm correct the some of
If I'm correct the some of the Charade engines share a lot of components with the Sportrak's. Whether it is the case here or not the rubber seal fitted to the thermostat you describe is just like what I've got. Thanks for replying, I don't think I'll bother with a sealant.