Digitalchaos
Registered User
I recently replaced my thermostat housing with a good used unit from another member here, and used a Felpro gasket to seal it. Before this, I used a Motorcraft gasket on my original housing.
Now having seen both gaskets, I have noticed differences. The Motorcraft gasket appears to be plasticized and has extra material at the bottom which sticks out slightly from the housing.. about 1/2". The FelPro, on the other hand, seems to be of a paper based construction, and has the exact shape of the housing. The right side bolt hole is also a perfect circle, as opposed to the Motorcraft's slightly oval appearance.
Having seen these things, I am wondering which is the superior design. I think the only significant difference is the material that they are made from, and it seems the Motorcraft would be more resistant to liquid deterioration over time than the paper FelPro.
Both gaskets were of course correct for the SC application.
Opinions?
Now having seen both gaskets, I have noticed differences. The Motorcraft gasket appears to be plasticized and has extra material at the bottom which sticks out slightly from the housing.. about 1/2". The FelPro, on the other hand, seems to be of a paper based construction, and has the exact shape of the housing. The right side bolt hole is also a perfect circle, as opposed to the Motorcraft's slightly oval appearance.
Having seen these things, I am wondering which is the superior design. I think the only significant difference is the material that they are made from, and it seems the Motorcraft would be more resistant to liquid deterioration over time than the paper FelPro.
Both gaskets were of course correct for the SC application.
Opinions?