i was not going there to be klear ...........:D
remember this is TECH 🤔
if you want to have a product in your " TOOL ' Box , this will indeed rock your world like nothing else i have ever applied and used ....
top shelf cracker jack OEM smack .
no jokes here to be krystal klear...
i personally would use the BLOCK drain for this particular situation , it lower then the thermostat housing too
attach the 5/16 clear hose to spout on block drain into bucket NO ZERO coolant loss on the ground or on you either
get your JAR of VASOLINE " BRAND " PETEROLUM JELLY i know u have , and use that generously .......
it works out wonders and will make this solid 100% in like flin correct with a NEW OEM O-RING ONLY too :)
you can do this !
NO RTV !
i mentioned the grease topic and referred to using a NEW OEM O-RING also ...fyi see above again
please TRUST my prescribed approach step by steps
if you decide to take the easy path to the DARK SIDE ?
you will fail and have more leaks bottom line
the oem O-ring is less $ then a...
apply a generous amount of simple high quality red or blue transparent wheel bearing grease to the rubber black o ring
it will aid in the whole seating and clamping of the NEW oem black ring your getting