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Changed a thermostat on a 2006 Hyundai Tiburon used felpro gasket and it still won't seal. Any suggestions?

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  • Nothing fits better that OEM (dealer) gasket and is not very expensive-less than $5.00. Why would you get complicated with aftermarket "gasket maker"? You don't have to put any sealer however, make sure you put some blue silicon on the bolts before you put them in. Check also, tightening torque. If its not at its... Read More
  • Take the housing off again, lay it on a flat surface to check if it is warped. If it is warped you it will not lay flat. If it is warped you can file or grind it flat, don't grind too much. That should do it. Perhaps the housing looks OK then put new gasket & sealer on it this time. Good Luck! Reference:Hot Rodder... Read More
  • Usual cause is incorrect installation. Some thermostats go under the gasket and some go on top of the gasket. AND, it DOES matter which side of thermostat is UP. Not familiar with YOUR vehicle, so don't know which way it goes.
  • you have to change to genuine gasket buy hyundai geniune parts gasket means approved by hyundai

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