The o-ring type gasket is split, I figured the outer edge of the thermostat fits into this. But, the thermostat alone is a perfect fit. How do I get this big o-ring to fit inside the housing? What am I doing wrong?
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It goes thermostat then oring. -
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Originally posted by JinormusJComment
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Are you sure? I called bavauto, told them what I was doing and they said it is correct. Obviously, they could be wrong. This o-ring is not the typical solid looking "o-ring". It has a slit all the way around it and the thermostat is able to go inside this slit, so that some of the o-ring is behind the t-stat and some in front. Imagine a thick o-ring with a slit all around it and the t-stat seems to appear to fit into that slit. Why else would they have the slit?Comment
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never seen it like that for a e30. maybe put the o-ring in first- and then get the lip of the thermostat in the slit. its usually done as MR 325 said
(your saying the thermostat sits in the o-ring?)-FREEDOM- is cruisin at 80, windows down and listening to the perfect song-thinking "this is it"
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Originally posted by JinormusJComment
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It does appear that the t-stat sits in the o-ring. I am going to try putting the o-ring in first and then use some tools to slip the o-ring around the t-stat. This o-ring is thick and has a slit in it all the way around.Comment
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This does have a square profile. It is not rounded and smooth. Maybe it is just the way the mold is? When I removed the original, it came out in 2 pieces, as if the slit went all the way through. It was like I removed to halves of the o-ring. I just can't remember if half was in front and half behind. I figured this would be straight forward and did not pay that close attention. I did find it odd that the o-ring came out in 2 identical pieces.Comment
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The seal should be between the thermostat and the thermostat housing cap.The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
Jim Levie, Huntsville, ALComment
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jlevie,
If that is the case, then the stat does not go in the slit. You may be right. I will take a look tomorrow. Have you ever seen an o-ring that is sort of 2 pieces like this?Comment
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Yes.
I had a ford escort gt at one point, and it had a gasket just like what you are refering too. The t-stat actually fit in the gasket so there was a seal on both sides.
Never seen it like that on an e30 though.2001 silver/Blk 325 cabby. SOLDOriginally posted by codyep3
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Well, the gasket I pulled out, came out in 2 identical halves, as if it was just like what I have now, but it split into two. So, maybe the gasket it designed to go as MR 325 has stated, but it is the odd type of o-ring. I will probably call bavauto tomorrow and have them pull another off the shelf and check. But, it sounds like I should put the t-stat in, against the housing and then put the o-ring and then the cover. Correct?Comment
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Yes, you are correct. It should not be an "weird gasket" either. It uses a pretty standard looking o ring.Comment
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Yep, wrong damn gasket. I went to the Advance and I can't believe they actually had a Felpro 0-ring for a t-stat for our cars. It fits like it should. I will chuck the other one before I make a mistake and attempt to use it some years later. Thanks guys.Comment
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