As the title says. Theres no flow direction on the thing and I threw out my previous one weeks ago. Just tell me if the pointy side of the thermostat points toward the intake or the radiator when installed. Thanks guys.
Which way does Mr. Gasket thermostat go
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The side with the spring will go into the engine. Be sure to position the weep hole at 12 o'clock if you've got one to help air escape.
Also, I've found that using a thermostat gasket with glue on one side will help keep the thermostat in the housing when you line it up to the intake. An alternative to the sticky gasket is using some tacky gasket maker.
Good luck, be sure to "burp" the system, you can search out the process on here but the jist of it is to start the car with the radiator cap off and (CAREFULLY) squeeze the upper radiator hose to get the trapped air out of it!
Wes
Also, I've found that using a thermostat gasket with glue on one side will help keep the thermostat in the housing when you line it up to the intake. An alternative to the sticky gasket is using some tacky gasket maker.
Good luck, be sure to "burp" the system, you can search out the process on here but the jist of it is to start the car with the radiator cap off and (CAREFULLY) squeeze the upper radiator hose to get the trapped air out of it!
Wes
Yea I know the drill about the burping etc. I still gotta put a bunch more together before I get to that stage.
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