Leon C 1 Posted September 15, 2006 Does the thermostat need 1 or 2 seals for my gti? If 2, are they the same type on both sides of the thermostat? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Revla 2 Posted September 15, 2006 The 8v housing uses 1 seal that goes over the stat edge. The 16v uses a seal either side of the stat............. HTH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hengti 2 Posted September 15, 2006 i've had to use more than one on my 8v before (due to corrosion of the 'stat cover mating face) - should be one seal but, if you're having bother getting it to seal, you could try two Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Revla 2 Posted September 15, 2006 Or use some nice blue RTV...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leon C 1 Posted September 15, 2006 Mine isn't really a tight fit when the housing cover is fitted over it. - It has 1 seal fitted to the back (bulkhead end) of the stat at the moment. I reckon it may leak... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Revla 2 Posted September 15, 2006 (edited) The single seal type should be one with a groove in the seal so the stat fits into the seal............ Edited September 15, 2006 by Revla Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hengti 2 Posted September 15, 2006 i've never managed to get that type (^) to fit - the stats i've had have always fitted into the recess very snuggly - i tried and couldn't get them in with a seal around the rim of the stat. the ones i've used have just gone under the housing and on top of the stat RTV sounds like a good idea if it's leaking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leon C 1 Posted September 15, 2006 It won't go into its housing with the one fitted over the 'stats edge... Ah well, looks I'll just have to buy another flat seal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 244 3 Cars Posted September 16, 2006 Most of the XU5/9 ones have two seals, one each side of the thermo. The XU10's have the wrap around seal, at least all the ones I've done have been like this, both 8 & 16v. The thermostat cap is different for the single seal type, the flange has a deeper insert that sits in the housing. Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
