cooling LPG

[jc58nc]

My new GQ shorty that's on gas has a replacement radiator and I suspect the thermostat is missing as it only uses the bottom 1/4 of the gauge. I'm about to pull it apart and check it out as I worry more about it running cold !!!

[red patrol]

I went to autobarn and got the new thermostat and gasket, but the gasket is a papper like material i have never seen one like this befor is it the correct one and is it easy to install?

[YNOT]

I went to autobarn and got the new thermostat and gasket, but the gasket is a papper like material i have never seen one like this befor is it the correct one and is it easy to install?

That's common when buying aftermarket parts, the thermostat gaskets are often universal paper gaskets sometimes with just the inside hole cut out.

Tony

[Gruntgu]

I went to autobarn and got the new thermostat and gasket, but the gasket is a papper like material i have never seen one like this befor is it the correct one and is it easy to install?

They are easy to do, locate thermostat housing remove bolts, remove top part of housing remove old thermostat clean up mating surfaces see how the gasket fits on depending on the gasket may have to trim and cut out holes for bolts fit new thermostat use a thin smear of silastic gaskets or similar on mating surface.

Replace cover don't over tighten bolts refill radiator remove as much air from the system as possible.

I know the 4.5 has a o-ring type seal not sure about yours?

[red patrol]

It is a triangle shaped housing but yes has an oring shaped seal, is the silastic gaskets of some sort of mating silicone essential or can i put it all back together now and run it untill i get more money next week?
Jordan

[red patrol]

just had a look at the thermostat housing again and there is a inside ring around the top where it lookes like ther should have been a rubber seal.
should there be one in there?

[Gruntgu]

just had a look at the thermostat housing again and there is a inside ring around the top where it lookes like ther should have been a rubber seal.
should there be one in there?

If there was an o-ring there i would replace it, i guess if the gasket works should be ok without silastic just check for leaks. Mine came with o-ring but no gasket.

[red patrol]

Mine had no oring or gasket lol, i might just go into town tomorrow and ask if they sell orings for them because i am fairly sure there should be one in there.

[WHITEGQ]

Hi red patrol,
My GQ is running straight LPG, I am still running a standard 2 core radiator, replaced it 12 months ago as old radiator core was rottenand falling apart. I am running standard thermostat, twin Falcon AU thermo fans, no engine fan. Mine even on hot days and towing only ever goes upto about 1/3 on the guage, as others have said DONT remove your thermostat, it can cause other problems. Hope you sort out your issues.

[red patrol]

All sorted out guys thanks all for the help.
Jordan