Even more fun. When replaceing the pump housing i loostened the 2 bolts that secure the thermoustat housing not knowing there was a gasket between that and the head. There wasn't enough water in the system so i did not see anything drip when i repositioned it slightly to allow enough room to slip the housing into the 2inch hose that connects the pump housing and the thermostat housing. I put it all back added water and found a leak at the therostar gasket.
Luck has it I had one in box i got from someone a time back. All's well now and dry. I had to put some masking tape on the pump housing gasker right on each edge to keep it in place until i got the bolts in place. Before i tightened the bolts i removed it easily because the masking tape isn't a strong tape. That made the job much easier.
I figured i'd mention all the fun i had so you might go about it easier
RAY M
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