2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser "rubber ring thermostat replacement" Questions

rubber O-ring to seal a thermostat housing. * Compare the size of the thermostat to the old one. They are of different sizes, types, and temperature ratings. * The temperature rating is stamped on the

...RUBBER O RING TIGHTEN TOO TIGHT OR REUSED THE OLD ORING WILL CAUSE LEAKING.IF YOUR THERMOSTAT HAS PAPER GASKET INSTEAD O RING. YOU NEED TO PUT SEALANT ON BOTH SIDES OF THE GASKET.THAT WILL KEEP IT ...

...rubber o-ring surronding the outer perimeter of the thermostat? What holds the thermostat in place? The rubber ring? The rings the auto part stores are selling me donot hold the thermostste in place. ...

...does it go on the flange of thermostat gasketing both sides top and bottom ? 1999 grand prix 3.8 v6 It should be a rubber ring that actualy stretches& goes around outside edge of

...rubber o-ring and the thermostat remove and replace thermostat and o-ring reassemble top up coolant and let it run until the thermostat opens to purge the air from the system one final top and and ...

...rubber o ring that fits around it, then no the plastic housing shouldnt need to be sealed, but if there is no rubber o ring yes seal it or it will leak... as far as distilled water, no just reg tap ...

...rubber O ring on the old thermostat. meaning I installed a thermostat without an O ring, plus I accidentally put a little extra coolant in the resivior (30 or 40 oz's). I also notice my intake ...

...is the thermostat housing. Remove when engine is cool. Thermostat is inside. Remove old thermostat and replace ensuring the rubber o-ring aroung the outside of the thermostat if equipped. Good

...rubber ring that will have a **** inside of it. That is meant to have the thermostat installed into the rubber prior to placing either in the engine. If you have done this and the thermostat is still ...

the new one first so you know what you are looking for. It is held on by 4 10 mm bolts. Do NOT use any gasket sealer. It will gum up the engine. The thermostat has a rubber o-ring. That's all it needs