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. 3 (E21)
2. 3 Saloon (E21)
3. 3 (E30)
4. 3 Saloon (E30)
5. 3 Touring (E30)
6. 5 (E12)
7. 5 Saloon (E12)
8. 5 (E28)
9. 5 Saloon (E28)
10. 5 (E34)
11. 5 Saloon (E34)
12. Z1 Roadster
13. 3 Convertible (E30)
14. 100 (43, C2)
15. 100 Saloon (43, C2)
16. 5000 (43, C2)
17. 500 (43, C2)
18. 100 (44, 44Q, C3)
19. 100 / 5000 (44, 44Q, C3)
20. 500 (44, 44Q, C3)
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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.