Correct Way To Install Thermostat?

[Orpheus]

Hi, I'm trying to figure out if I installed my thermostat correctly,

The old was was like diagonally in there, I am referring to the line bit where you can grab onto it.

What direction should it be facing when installing?

The thermostat I got for my VT - is Dayco Part No: DT22b-BP and it had a rubber seal, but the one I was replacing did not and was sitting flush, If I used the rubber seal it wouldn't sit flush so after scraping off the old gasket, I just put in the thermostat without the rubber seal then on top the paper gasket so will the seal both?

Just like it was on the old one, I think?

So I think the gasket will seal the thermostat + housing? Does this sound right?

[accentstencil]

It doesn't matter which way it is facing, as long as it's not upside down.

[Sabbath']

So I think the gasket will seal the thermostat + housing? Does this sound right?

Correct.

(10 Chars)

[azzaVT]

General rule of thumb... wax pellet actuated valve (brassy barrel looking thingy with the Frisbee attached) must face towards the hotter part of the "enjun". Down in most cases.

If you're talking about the frame webbing for the spring... it doesn't matter which way it faces.
But like accentstencil says, "It doesn't matter which way it is facing, as long as it's not upside down." (See: thumb.)

[pablo]

......and if your wondering, the thermostat isn't sealed inside the housing,it just sits in there. Only the top housing, (the bit the hose fits onto), is sealed to the bottom part with a gasket, to stop any coolant leaks.
Also, ensure that the small air bypass passage in housing is clear and not blocked by the gasket.(if you have one)

[Orpheus]

Thanks for all the replies,

does pablo mean the two small holes on the housing?, (Not the big screws holes of course) because one of them was blocked

[Orpheus]

azzaVT

I don't really understand what you mean, Maybe someone could provide a picture with arrow if possible?

[pablo]

When I replaced my thermostat several years ago, I remember there being a by-pass passage, about 3-4mm diameter, which was to one side of the thermostat recess. This I believe allows easy filling of the block with coolant, by letting the air escape since the thermostat is closed when cold which would otherwise cause an air lock. The gasket that came with the new thermostat had a corresponding hole.