Review on 🔧 Gates 33633 Engine Coolant Thermostat Gasket: Top-Quality Replacement for Optimal Performance by Richard Miller

Please note that this gasket has adhesive on one side for ease of installation. No setup drama. The pads are very thin. They come in a pack of 10, which I think the buyer should be aware of for something this cheap. Four times I put tStat on the case, each time the coolant was still leaking. When I removed the tStat case to replace the gasket I had just installed, it was a wet mess, like wet newspaper, with no integrity. Shouldn't the designers have anticipated that the thing would come into contact with coolant? I've done all kinds of RTV applications to protect the gasket and ensure a tight seal. Nothing worked. I have a thick pad. The leak has been fixed. These pads are only suitable for a technical school that teaches pad replacement. I can remove the Ford 302 thermostat housing in 5 minutes thanks to this gasket (including removing the serpentine belt). (I have so much practice.) Find a different gasket for the car your family depends on.