P6 3500. Inlet manifold gaskets, thermostat and gaskets

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P6 3500. Inlet manifold gaskets, thermostat and gaskets

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Hi all, P6 engine runs strapped down on a trolley, but inlet manifold leaks coolant.

Recommendations please for good quality inlet manifold gaskets, thermostat, thermostat housing gasket, coolant temperature sensors and the two short hoses on the inlet manifold



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Composite inlet gasket,use a little gasket sealer around the waterways,and on the end rubber seals.Other gaskets just use a good quality of eGay,the two small hose I used some short silicone
The inlet can be tricky,but perseverance we win the day !
I use a bit of sealer on the thermostat gasket too,
Others may tell you different,but that's how I seal it

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Thanks Blown V8. Are SD1 3500 components compatible with the P6? e.g. inlet manifold gasket and thermostat?

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Inlet yes,not sure on the thermostat,as some have bypass,others dont

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Post by Fed_up_Stag-owner »

Thanks BV8

Although this thermostat housing has a hose running to the inlet manifold, I don't think it's a bypass (or is it?)

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Fed_up_Stag-owner wrote:Thanks BV8

Although this thermostat housing has a hose running to the inlet manifold, I don't think it's a bypass (or is it?)

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Where on the inlet manifold does that go to??
The carb tower hose should connect to the radiator tank near the cap.
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Which is probably the carb tower!

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Post by unstable load »

It definitely is the carb tower, but I have never seen that set-up before. As far as I know, that pipe runs to the radiator tank, just under the filler cap.
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