White crust etc around thermostat

[jason1987]

could this be the source of my losing coolant problem? i made a previous thread about my coolant light coming on every few months

[jason1987]

i read on here about the gaskets or something leaking, will a new stat from eurocarparts come with all the bits needed?

[Gary406]

stick your car and model in your signature mate then we know

yes mate a new stat should stop the water leaking out. its the actuall stat that has the rubber seal on it.

i changed mine last week. water stopped leaking immediately

[jason1987]

sri turbo, so this white crust thats around it is obviously the cause of my small leak isnt it?

[Gary406]

yep sure is. the coolant drys white and usually stains. ive had coolant leaking on the engine and yes it drys white crusty

[jason1987]

so prob just the seal on stat? so easier to change stat, only £8

[Gary406]

yes it will be mate. as i said the seal is on the actual stat so your new one will come with a new seal on it.

if it still leaks when you change it you may need to change the housing bit at the front.

i dont know if yours is similar to mine but mine is plastic that bolts the stat in place and over time this plastic becomes warped and may not sit flush..

[teamster1975]

I'm getting dejavu here Jason...
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=14501&p=137569#p137628

I'm pretty sure you can buy the o-ring on its own, you don't need to buy the whole stat.

[Gary406]

maybe move this thread into is other thread ?