The thermostat in the car regulates the temperature of the fluid in the engine cooling system, maintaining optimal thermal conditions for operation and accelerating the initial warm-up of the engine at start.

The usage of the thermostat gasket

The gasket is a sealing element designed to seal the thermostat housing / cover. Due to its elasticity, the gasket prevents leaks and maintains operating pressure in the cooling system. Depending on the place of application and the type of thermostat, the consumable has a different shape and material of manufacture.

1. SUPER 5 (B/C40_)
2. 9 (L42_)
3. 9 Saloon (L42_)
4. ALLIANCE (L42_)
5. 11 (B/C37_)
6. ENCORE (B/C37_)
7. 19 I (B/C53_)
8. 19 � (B/C53_)
9. 19 I Chamade (L53_)
10. 19 � Chamade (L53_)
11. 19 II Chamade (L53_)
12. 19 Mk II Chamade (L53_)
13. 19 II (B/C53_)
14. 19 Mk II (B/C53_)
15. 19 II Cabriolet (D53_, 853_)
16. 19 Mk II Cabriolet (D53_, 853_)
17. RAPID Box Body/MPV (F40_, G40_)
18. EXPRESS Box Body/MPV (F40_, G40_)
19. EXTRA Van (F40_, G40_)
20. EXTRA Box Body/MPV (F40_, G40_)
21. See more in applications

Each car and body type has its own gasket with a specific shape. Often made from the following materials:

1. nitrile butadiene rubber;
2. ethylene-propylene terpolymer;
3. rubber.

The ELRING brand Gasket, thermostat can be made in a more complex shape or in the form of a ring. Some models have holes in the gasket for fasteners. O-rings are installed in a special groove in the cover, after which the part is mounted and sealed.