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U20 Thermostat gasket parts cross-list
Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 9:37 pm
by guyatou
Does anybody happen to know if the thermostat gasket in the 2 liter engine happens to fit any other vehicles? I just destroyed my temp sending unit (surprise surprise) and i think I will need to remove the thermostat housing to get it out. With the holiday weekend here, I'd hate to park the car for a week waiting on parts, but none of the chains seem to have the gasket listed. Any suggestions?
Cheers,
Re: U20 Thermostat gasket parts cross-list
Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 11:44 pm
by Gregs672000
I always make my own out of gasket material. You will want a hole punch too. You will need to add a small "tab"of copper wire in the gasket to ground the sender... If you decide to go this route PM me and I'll explain further...
Re: U20 Thermostat gasket parts cross-list
Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2012 7:05 am
by Bruce
60s small block Chevy t-stat fits. The gasket needs to be trimmed a little.
Re: U20 Thermostat gasket parts cross-list
Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2012 12:30 pm
by Gregs672000
Bruce wrote:60s small block Chevy t-stat fits. The gasket needs to be trimmed a little.
Ooo, that's good to know. Any SB Chevy, '60s era? I know they didnt change much! I assume you need to add the grounding tab?
Re: U20 Thermostat gasket parts cross-list
Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 7:58 pm
by spl310
Yes, you need to add the grounding tab. Copper foil from a stained glass studio works great.
Re: U20 Thermostat gasket parts cross-list
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2012 2:31 pm
by jamesw
I hear that a staple also works...
Re: U20 Thermostat gasket parts cross-list
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2012 7:24 pm
by spl310
A staple is kind of thick. The foil is nice copper material and is thin, but quite conductive.