Thermostat to water pump gasket

[karmannkarmann]

In need of a Thermostat to water pump gasket, tried brickwerks but they ain't got them on the web shop, any suggestions?

[Ian Hulley]

The age old question ..... ENGINE and year ?

[karmannkarmann]

Oh yes, it's been a long day, 84 1.9dg

[Cruz]

There are usually gaskets in the box with the water pump...........my early pump from brickwerks did

Part number for gasket is 025121043A but I think it's NLA

[Cruz]

Did you source a gasket supplier??

Doing a google search for the part number suggests that the Yanks are getting them from a german company called Reinz

[kevtherev]

My gasket supplier (Kellog) has never let me down on water pumps

[ghost123uk]

My gasket supplier (Kellog) has never let me down on water pumps

Or CAREFUL use of Silicone RTV gasket stuff. Careful as in = a very thin bead of it on one clean surface, no thicker than a matchstick max, then leave to dry off for 5 minutes or maybe a bit more, until it feels rubbery to the touch, no longer sticky, then reassemble (both surfaces CLEAN).

[tandemsandy]

Also have had to use 'instant gasket' in the past on the 323F, also on the thermostat housing. Worked perfectly.

Rob

[ghost123uk]

Also have had to use 'instant gasket' in the past on the 323F,

I have to ask or I won't sleep = what is a "323F" ?

Mazda ?

[tandemsandy]

Yup, Mazda 323f




Now sadly off the road due to a rotten rear cross member. Had her for 13 years and she'd got 180k on the clock.

Rob

[ghost123uk]

Hi Rob, shame about the Mazda

I found a 323F was a Mazda via this Google pic =

[tandemsandy]

Ah, you've found the 323f with the optional 'Tottie pack'