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. SIERRA (GBG, GB4)
2. SIERRA Hatchback (GBC, GBG)
3. SCORPIO I (GAE, GGE)
4. GRANADA Mk III� (GAE, GGE)
5. GRANADA I (GAE, GGE)
6. SCORPIO I Saloon (GGE)
7. GRANADA Mk III� Saloon (GGE)
8. GRANADA Mk III Saloon (GGE)
9. TRANSIT Bus (T_ _)
10. TRANSIT Van (T_ _)
11. FIESTA III (GFJ)
12. FIESTA Mk III (GFJ)
13. FIESTA Van (F3L, F5L)
14. COURIER Van (F3L, F5L)
15. ESCORT V (AAL, ABL)
16. ESCORT Mk VI (AAL, ABL)
17. ORION III (GAL)
18. VERONA III (GAL)
19. TRANSIT Bus (E_ _)
20. MONDEO I (GBP)
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 VEMO 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.