Gasket Paste On Thrmo Stat Housing?

[mad_dome 1]

Would it be ok to use gasket paste on the thermo stat housing or just get a new gasket?

[C_W 3 1 Cars]

Depends what gasket paste; I used to regularly use silicone sealant which was fine when experimenting with different rated thermostats. Just need to put a bead round then on half tighten it up, leave it for a few hours then tighten a little more but not too tight.

[applemobile 0]

i usually use a hylomar compound. Best to always keep a sheet of gasket paper, only takes 5 mins to make a decent gasket

[tom_m 0]

i used locktite 5920 when i did mine last. worked like a charm

[joe1joe 3]

i just use rtv silicone and nothing hasnt leaked yet even took my rockers off (which had rtv on them) and put them back on with new seal and it didnt leak! (silicone was only on the rocker side)