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Old 12-09-2003, 02:13 PM
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Do you have one of those nifty chromed thermostat housings? If you do, hold it against a straight edge and see how warped the gasket sealing surface is.

I usually smear a light coating of clear silicone RTV on paper gaskets that seal in water (thermostat, waterpump)
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