I was going to try to get a Thermostat and Temp Sender today but...last night I took off the EGR Pipe and found that one of the Gaskets were blown. Tried to get a new Gasket today but nobody carries them, I'm still trying to find the right one online.

Is MD149764 the right gasket for the EGR Pipe?

I know nothing about working on cars, does it sound like the blown gasket would be the reason for the high idle?

Reason I ask is because I've got so many different answers from people at the part stores that I'm completely confused. I was going to cut the gasket out of regular gasket material (I know it will burn up and won't work for long) and put the EGR Pipe back on just to see if it help with the idle...lol...anyway...thanks for all the help! When I find the gaskets I need I'll let yall know if it fixes my problem.