Vy thermostat

[peanutz]

The self adhesive type? I found those hit and miss. Definitely recommend replacing the housing if it's never been, I also recommend using OEM gaskets like from speeds and applying aviation sealant on both sides. Also be sure to torque them, two pass 20 then 34nm. This is where leaks usually stem from on alloy

 

[peanutz]

I have had the car for four years and never had a problem other than a puncture or two. Yeah l will definitely change the housing, solves all. I have not used a sealant on the gaskets as the advice was not to, how ever it gives the extra layer of protection.Thanks

 

[peanutz]

I have had the car for four years and never had a problem other than a puncture or two. Yeah l will definitely change the housing, solves all. I have not used a sealant on the gaskets as the advice was not to, how ever it gives the extra layer of protection.Thanks

 

[peanutz]

Oh yeah l did not torque them.

 

[Pollushon]

That advice is generically sound, most turn to RTV which can be bad news. Aviation sealant goes on thin, never hardens, fills all the gaps and resists heat, pressure and chemicals

Torque is the difference between 12 months and 12 years

 

[peanutz]

That advice is generically sound, most turn to RTV which can be bad news. Aviation sealant goes on thin, never hardens, fills all the gaps and resists heat, pressure and chemicals

Torque is the difference between 12 months and 12 years

 

[peanutz]

So l have bought Permatex Aviation Sealant Liquid. I bought it in preparation that the latest attempt of fitting gasket went the way of the first. So l as we see should of went with my gut instinct, plus should of torqued those bolts. I changed the water pump but did not torque thilose either. Better do them too, at what tension do l torque those.

 

[shane_3800]

So l have bought Permatex Aviation Sealant Liquid. I bought it in preparation that the latest attempt of fitting gasket went the way of the first. So l as we see should of went with my gut instinct, plus should of torqued those bolts. I changed the water pump but did not torque thilose either. Better do them too, at what tension do l torque those.

FT

 

[Lex]

I changed the water pump

Did you put sealant on the water pump bolts on assembly? If not, it will leak like a sieve.

I usually add the sealant to the thermostat housing bolts too on assembly.

 

[Pollushon]

So l have bought Permatex Aviation Sealant Liquid. I bought it in preparation that the latest attempt of fitting gasket went the way of the first. So l as we see should of went with my gut instinct, plus should of torqued those bolts. I changed the water pump but did not torque thilose either. Better do them too, at what tension do l torque those.

Two pass again from the workshop manual:

Water Pump To Front Cover Bolts 14 - 18nm
Water Pump To Cylinder Block Bolts 20 - 30nm
Water Pump Pulley Attaching Bolts 10 - 16nm