Thermostat gasket

[87RangerXLTct]

The Hayes manual shows a thermostat oring and gasket being used on the 2.9. I was wondering if the factory service manual shows the same? I’ve always had a problem with the waterneck leaking eventually when just using an oring.

 

[rusty ol ranger]

The Hayes manual shows a thermostat oring and gasket being used on the 2.9. I was wondering if the factory service manual shows the same? I’ve always had a problem with the waterneck leaking eventually when just using an oring.

I think i used both on mine

 

[87RangerXLTct]

I’ll probably have to make one, I can’t find the gasket anywhere without getting the water neck too.

 

[rusty ol ranger]

I’ll probably have to make one, I can’t find the gasket anywhere without getting the water neck too.

Really? I think i got mine at autovalue...

 

[87RangerXLTct]

I’m in Connecticut we don’t have autovalue here

 

[87RangerXLTct]

What’s confusing me is the oring would seal against a gasket and not the water neck if a gasket was used also. Wouldn’t it be a better seal without it?