Dakota 4WD V8-318 5.2L (1991)
Thermostat Gasket: Customer Interest
Thermostat Housing Gasket - Coolant Leak
NO.: 07-02-91
GROUP:
COOLING
DATE:
July 15, 1991
SUBJECT:
Thermostat Housing Gasket Coolant Leak 3.9L And 5.2L Engines
MODELS:
1990 - 1991
(AB) Ram Van/Wagon (RWD)
(AD) Ram Pickup (RWD, 4WD)/Ram Cab & Chassis
Ramcharger (RWD, 4WD)/Power Ram Cab & Chassis (4WD)
(AN) Dakota/Dakota Sport/Dakota Cab & Chassis
DISCUSSION:
A new thermostat gasket PN 53020198 has been released for service. The new gasket has a silicon bead on one side and provides improved sealing.
This new gasket should be used when diagnosis indicates a thermostat gasket coolant leak.
NOTE:
THIS NEW GASKET MAY ALSO BE USED ON ALL 1971 THROUGH 1989 DOMESTIC, CHRYSLER, DODGE, PLYMOUTH, CARS
AND TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 5.2L AND 5.9L ENGINES.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1 - Gasket, Thermostat Housing
PN 53020198
Figure 1
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This repair involves draining the cooling system and replacing the thermostat gasket.
NOTE:
THE NEW GASKET HAS A BEAD OF SILICON ON ONE SIDE OF THE GASKET ONLY.
1. Drain the cooling system and remove the thermostat as outlined in the appropriate service manual.
2. Thoroughly clean the thermostat housing and intake manifold mating surfaces.