Auto repairs

[albinotrout]

Ok all you mechanics out there I need a little help. I had to replace a thermostat in a 1981 Buick Century 3.8 L V6. I got it all put back together and now I have a coolant leak. Looks like it is coming from the housing. Now I did use some RTV goop between the gasket and the housing. Is there something I am missing here?
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[toadly]

I am not a mechanic, but I do maintain my own. If I were you I would take the housing back off, clean the mating surfaces real good, getting the old gasket material off. Use some high temp gasket sealant and a new gasket.
And lastly, torque the two bolts to the manufacture spec.
This should do it.
Then go fish'n
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[albinotrout]

Thanks I will do that. Now another question with this, would I put the sealant between both sections of housing or just one? ie outer housing and gasket and then between the gasket and motor block?
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[toadly]

It should be on the instuctions of the sealant. I would apply a THIN coat on both sides. I prefer to use the "copper" type of sealant. It comes in either a tube or spray. (I like the spray.[])
Hope this helps..good luck!
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[albinotrout]

Thanks for your help. Looks like the gasket was the problem. It kept sliding out of place. It is fixed now and works. Now it is time to fish![cool]
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