DupermanDave

when you replace the thermostat is it necessary to replace the gasket? mine is only a year old, but im looking to replace the thermostat. Dont want to have any leaks. Does napa sell the gasket?

qdude79

Most any parts store should have them, and for cheap. I reused mine recently after a year of service and no leaks.

simpsoap

According to the Toyota Service Guide, it's not a reusable part. For the price of a new gasket, I would just replace with a new one, I think the one I got was only $3.

Andy

DupermanDave

yeah, if napa carries it ill replace it. ill also check autozone. If its a dealer part ill just reuse it with some rtv. Dealership is hell to get to around here, but great service.

simpsoap

I got mine from Autozone - I have an extra one if you need it.

Andy

Dirt Driver

No, they are not technically reusable. They should be available at most auto parts stores. I usually buy a couple at a time just to have spares since they are only $2-3/ea. They could probably be used twice if the gasket was fairly new, but I figure just replacing it with a new one saves me at least $3 worth of time and trouble if the old one leaked.

DupermanDave

I went to autozone yesterday and got a thermostat and gasket. $11 total. Going to replace it today (maybe, if I dont find some tires I need to pick up locally I will)

RE-TOYOTA

i got mine at autozone

ILLINOISYOTADAWG

the 2 or 3 dollars is cheap insurance instead of leaking and damaging the head imho

DupermanDave

definitely.

After replacing the thermostat just now, I looked at the old gasket and even though it has only bee a year, the old gasket has stretched a little and is loose on the gasket. The new one fits the new thermostat nicely.

22REw/HP

x2

whats cheaper $3 or the first time it causes problems!!!!!!