Replacing t-stat gasket

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  • wrmann
    • Oct 2005
    • 5


    #1

    Replacing t-stat gasket

    I posted this question in a larger question earlier today but here it is again. I had to check my t-stat this weekend when my SN started to overheat. The old gasket was cemented on both sides. When I replaced it, after carefully cleaning both surfaces i didn't use any gasket cement. During instalation I ripped the new gasket so I have to install another gasket next weekend. Should I use gasket cement when i install the new one? Do I use cement on both sides of the gasket?

    Thanks.
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  • Hollywood
    1,000 Post Club Member
    • Sep 2003
    • 1930

    • WIIL

    #2
    Re: Replacing t-stat gasket

    Originally posted by wrmann
    Should I use gasket cement when i install the new one? Do I use cement on both sides of the gasket?
    No, you shouldn't need any.

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    • DanielC
      1,000 Post Club Member
      • Nov 2005
      • 2669

      • West Linn OR

      • 1997 Ski Nautique
      #3
      RE: Re: Replacing t-stat gasket

      You might also consider gasket cement to hold the gasket on one side, so you do not damage the next one.

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      • SquamInboards
        Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
        • Sep 2005
        • 397

        • Squam Lake, NH

        • '82 2001 '84 2001 '86 2001 '98 NSS '87 American Skier
        #4
        RE: Re: Replacing t-stat gasket

        I'm with Hollywood, it's not very hard to install and you shouldn't need any cement.
        How 'bout a little reverse action...

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        • TRBenj
          1,000 Post Club Member
          • May 2005
          • 1681

          • NWCT

          #5
          Re: RE: Re: Replacing t-stat gasket

          Originally posted by DanielC
          You might also consider gasket cement to hold the gasket on one side, so you do not damage the next one.
          Instead of gasket cement, 3M all purpose spray adhesive works well to hold gaskets in place while youre tightening the bolts. I used this on all my gaskets.
          1990 Ski Nautique
          NWCT

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          • Rick
            1,000 Post Club Member
            • Mar 2004
            • 1250

            • San Diego, Ca

            • 1962 Keaton Utility. 2000 Ski 1965 Barracuda
            #6
            RE: Re: RE: Re: Replacing t-stat gasket

            Your don't need to use sealant with the gasket. Having said that I always use a thin layer of the blue sealant (3M) to hold the gasket in place. By thin I mean spread on like glue just enough to hold it down. I then use the same amount on the top. The gasket is really enough but you have had to do it twice now and I would bet you don't want to do it again. The sealant will noe harm the gasket.
            Nautiqueless in San Diego

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            • Hollywood
              1,000 Post Club Member
              • Sep 2003
              • 1930

              • WIIL

              #7
              RE: Re: RE: Re: Replacing t-stat gasket

              There is little to no chance of being able to reuse a paper gasket once you've smeared that crap all over it.

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              • Rick
                1,000 Post Club Member
                • Mar 2004
                • 1250

                • San Diego, Ca

                • 1962 Keaton Utility. 2000 Ski 1965 Barracuda
                #8
                RE: Re: RE: Re: Replacing t-stat gasket

                I agree with Hollywoods comment about reuse. However what is your time worth. I would never reuse a $2.00 gasket at the expense of having to do it all over again if it leaked.
                Nautiqueless in San Diego

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                • Andrew
                  Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
                  • Aug 2005
                  • 891

                  • Tuscaloosa, AL

                  #9
                  RE: Re: RE: Re: Replacing t-stat gasket

                  i always dab a little permatex on there to keep it in place..........

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