SparrowHawkxx
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Surprisingly I could not find anything threads already started about actually changing out the thermostat. I wanted to check to see if there was anything I should know besides what was in the service manual.
The change out procedure in my service manual (page 6-4 and 6-5) just shows the thermostat orientation and torque values for the 3 housing bolts. It looks like the only thing I need to order is a new thermostat, no gasket is shown. The parts diagram (Radiator Hose diagram) shows the same thing.
So when I get my parts and take the thermostat out there is a rubber gasket around the edge of the thermostat but there is also a silicone RTV sealant between the cover and the thermostat. So I am wondering do I just stick the new thermostat in and put it back together or wait and get some RTV to install it.
I figured I better wait and get some RTV. I ordered a tube of Water Pump and Thermostat RTV – link
I believe the RTV was put in at the factory but I am not 100% sure about that. I bought my 2013 Tenere new and have done most of the maintenance but have had some work done where they could have had the thermostat cover off and put it back on with the RTV. Either way I don’t think it hurts to install the new thermostat with the RTV.
Does anyone have any experience or input on this?
The change out procedure in my service manual (page 6-4 and 6-5) just shows the thermostat orientation and torque values for the 3 housing bolts. It looks like the only thing I need to order is a new thermostat, no gasket is shown. The parts diagram (Radiator Hose diagram) shows the same thing.
So when I get my parts and take the thermostat out there is a rubber gasket around the edge of the thermostat but there is also a silicone RTV sealant between the cover and the thermostat. So I am wondering do I just stick the new thermostat in and put it back together or wait and get some RTV to install it.
I figured I better wait and get some RTV. I ordered a tube of Water Pump and Thermostat RTV – link
I believe the RTV was put in at the factory but I am not 100% sure about that. I bought my 2013 Tenere new and have done most of the maintenance but have had some work done where they could have had the thermostat cover off and put it back on with the RTV. Either way I don’t think it hurts to install the new thermostat with the RTV.
Does anyone have any experience or input on this?
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