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Fixing Thermostat Housing Issues

Model: BMW Serie 5 E39 - Years 1995-2003
Part: Thermostat

Replacing the thermostat, a very important component in a vehicle, is usually within everyone's reach. However, sometimes issues can arise with its housing: while annoying, the problem is easily solvable. In this guide, we will see how the housing can become a bit damaged, causing the thermostat gasket not to seal properly. To fix this issue, you will need a special adhesive for aluminum to apply along the edge of the housing. Of course, there are many potential problems that can arise, but in this tutorial, we have addressed this specific case.

Updated on 9 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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