It'* been real cold here the past few nights (high 20'*) and the car just isn't getting warm at all. its got a 180* stat but very rarely ever comes even close to the 175* mark. so where can i get a 195* because i see to be having problems finding one... Thanks.

Have you checked AutoZone or Advance? If you can't find one there then the dealership should definitely be able to get you one.

On a side note.. This part maybe a concern for you.. and the other.. is just me lookin for a few answer in relations to it.. hope you don't mind me sponging your post a bit.. too lazy to start mulitiple threads bout it.. so here goes

1.) Does stores in Canada other then GM carry the T-stat housing gasket? When I changed mine.. it tore.. so I'm pretty sure if I keep changing it back and forth from 195 and 180 T-stat for winter/summer that I would have to replace the gasket most of the time.. unless someone has special trick to keep the Gasket in good condition when the housing keeps gettin open twice a year or so.

2.) I was wondering also cause I"m running under the 1st mark before the 90C temp.. and math says I'm running 160~171.5ish F I always thought 180 don't open till 180F and closes at that.. or does it actually mean fully open @ 180F ?? so it will start opening before 180F ??

Canadian Tire carries thermostat gaskets separately - $0.99 each. I can get you a part number if want it. When I did my thermostat last month, I bought an extra one just in case I tore one. They carry seals separately also (about 2 or 3 bucks).

that would be greatly appreciate the part # please for both ??? 99cents? Is that the o-ring you're refering to? The gasket that fits between the engine block and the T-stat housing GM charged me $7 before tax I believe.. but that was 2 years ago.

Yes, it'* the paper gasket between the T-stat housing and the engine block. $7, eh? Why am I not surprised? For $5 or $6, you can get a cheap T-stat with gasket at Walmart and throw the T-stat and use the gasket (I've done that once).

The seal is the O-ring that fits on the top part of the T-stat. I'll get you both part numbers tomorrow.

I just today picked up a thermostat, gasket and seal for a '93 SSE. I'm not in Canada, but it may help you anyway. All prices U.*. Borg/Warner thermostat 13849 - $4.59. Felpro gasket 35534 $1.52; Felpro seal 35486 $1.74. These are from a local auto parts store, not a national chain.

faisalmali

Thats not a bad idea.. I can get the 195 that way since it will only be used in winter ( as long as I can get a failsafe version of it) .. but is there a better gasket then the paper style gasket? I'm, sure when I switch it back to 180 T-stat that it would probably tear the flimsy paper gasket apart

Archon
You stated the felpro..is that the same as the paper gasket? I'm guessing not.. so it'* thicker?

Yes, paper gaskets will almost always tear upon dismantling, but they do seem to do the job when first put in (i.e., no leaks). The Cdn Tire part # for the seal is 17-4290-6 ($2.99). They don't list a gasket for a 97, but it should be the same as the 93 (17-4226-2) - $0.99.

I figured why spend more if a $0.99 part does the job.....

Thanx.. so which part # is which?