Thermostat gasket paper ?
Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2015 12:02 pm
I need to make a gasket when I replace the thermostat, I'm not sure what thickness of gasket paper to use, anyone got an idea ?
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Re: Thermostat gasket paper ?
Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2015 12:22 pm
I'm not sure of the thickness but you can still get these from Mazda
Re: Thermostat gasket paper ?
Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2015 3:14 pm
It doesn't really matter. 1-1.5mm as they're fairly thick.
Or just buy one.
Or just buy one.
Re: Thermostat gasket paper ?
Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2015 3:26 pm
Thanks for the replies. I thing it's easier to make one than going to Mazda as I'm sure they would have to order them.
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Re: Thermostat gasket paper ?
Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2015 3:29 pm
Just checked my build thread and I have the part number written down . 1757-15-173A - £4.43
. 1757-15-173A - £4.43Re: Thermostat gasket paper ?
Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2015 3:29 pm
Re: Thermostat gasket paper ?
Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2015 4:29 pm
Re: Thermostat gasket paper ?
Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2015 6:50 pm
£3.99.. that's dearA7RXY wrote:Thanks but I've just ordered these ...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gasket-Paper- ... 0815445146?
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mine's always made from cornflake paper and wax it with grease/ never had problem for 20+ years with it...
Re: Thermostat gasket paper ?
Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2015 7:09 pm
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£3.99.. that's dear
mine's always made from cornflake paper and wax it with grease/ never had problem for 20+ years with it...[/quote]
How much is a box of Corn Flakes & a Candle
£3.99.. that's dear
mine's always made from cornflake paper and wax it with grease/ never had problem for 20+ years with it...[/quote]
How much is a box of Corn Flakes & a Candle
Re: Thermostat gasket paper ?
Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2015 8:11 pm
Pete I think it's time you went to Specsavers .................. ps the link you sent me was for £6 50 + £6 postage .................