I got the one from Autozone, but it doesn't seem to fit.

Anyone else here have this issue?

 

Thats because it doesn't use a gasket...Use rtv sealant...

 

yeah..the blackstuff

 

I like teh orange stuff...

 

It should. If not, just return it and try another parts store. You don't need the gasket, but me personally, I always buy a paper gasket, and use the Permatex Blue gasket maker that meets OEM Specs. Same for my water pump when I replace it.

 

I got the gasket from Schucks. Turns out that the gasket they sold me was from the VG. It doesn't fit because the VE engine does not use a gasket for the thermostat housing. It just uses form-a-gasket sealant. The grey permatex sealant is the one supposedly used on the imports, but any made for hot antifreeze contact will suffice.

 

Black, Blue, or orange RTV all work.

 

Orange for UT Vols

 

man Schucks is alil more expensive then autozone 92 max juz to let u know