I pulled it out and dont remember which side the damn gasket goes on. The helms is confusing me because it wants it on the outside of the thermostat but it makes sense to me to have the gasket on the inside.

how I think it would go:


how helms wants it:


thanks for the help

ps I didnt drain the radiator first either damn hondas

 

the gasket wraps arount the edge the of the thermostat, so it seals both sides.

 

took the words right out of the mouth.

 

HAHAHAAH damn I never looked at it like that. THANKS

 

No prob