Thermostat gasket paper ?
Thermostat gasket paper ?
I need to make a gasket when I replace the thermostat, I'm not sure what thickness of gasket paper to use, anyone got an idea ?
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Re: Thermostat gasket paper ?
I'm not sure of the thickness but you can still get these from Mazda 

Re: Thermostat gasket paper ?
It doesn't really matter. 1-1.5mm as they're fairly thick.
Or just buy one.
Or just buy one.
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Re: Thermostat gasket paper ?
Thanks for the replies. I thing it's easier to make one than going to Mazda as I'm sure they would have to order them.
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Re: Thermostat gasket paper ?
Just checked my build thread and I have the part number written down
. 1757-15-173A - £4.43

Re: Thermostat gasket paper ?
RX7 FB S3 - RX7 FC TII Vert
Rotaries Previously Owned:-
2 x NSU Ro 80s - 2 x S2 RX7s - Suzuki RE 5 - DKW(Hercules) W2000 - Norton (Krauser) Commander
Rotaries Previously Owned:-
2 x NSU Ro 80s - 2 x S2 RX7s - Suzuki RE 5 - DKW(Hercules) W2000 - Norton (Krauser) Commander
Re: Thermostat gasket paper ?
£3.99.. that's dearA7RXY wrote:Thanks but I've just ordered these ...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gasket-Paper- ... 0815445146?
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mine's always made from cornflake paper and wax it with grease/ never had problem for 20+ years with it...
Re: Thermostat gasket paper ?
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£3.99.. that's dear
mine's always made from cornflake paper and wax it with grease/ never had problem for 20+ years with it...[/quote]
How much is a box of Corn Flakes & a Candle
£3.99.. that's dear
mine's always made from cornflake paper and wax it with grease/ never had problem for 20+ years with it...[/quote]
How much is a box of Corn Flakes & a Candle

RX7 FB S3 - RX7 FC TII Vert
Rotaries Previously Owned:-
2 x NSU Ro 80s - 2 x S2 RX7s - Suzuki RE 5 - DKW(Hercules) W2000 - Norton (Krauser) Commander
Rotaries Previously Owned:-
2 x NSU Ro 80s - 2 x S2 RX7s - Suzuki RE 5 - DKW(Hercules) W2000 - Norton (Krauser) Commander
Re: Thermostat gasket paper ?
Pete I think it's time you went to Specsavers .................. ps the link you sent me was for £6 50 + £6 postage .................