Gasket, thermostat - 40 16 0001 SWAG

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. CORSA A TR (S83)
2. CORSA A Hatchback (S83)
3. KADETT C City
4. KADETT C
5. K 180 C
6. KADETT C Coupe
7. KADETT C Estate
8. KADETT D (31_-34_, 41_-44_)
9. KADETT D Estate (35_, 36_, 45_, 46_)
10. KADETT E Hatchback (T85)
11. KADETT E (T85)
12. MONZA E (T85)
13. KADETT E Estate (T85)
14. KADETT E Convertible (T85)
15. VECTRA A Hatchback (J89)
16. ASCONA C (J82)
17. ASCONA C Hatchback (J82)
18. VECTRA A (J89)
19. REKORD E (17_, 11_, 14_, 16_, 18_, 19_)
20. REKORD E Estate (61_, 66_, 67_)
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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 SWAG 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.