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[amba]

When I replaced mine I decided that as the engine would never be lifted out by the eyes in my ownership to adopt a slightly different approach.

I took the lifting eye out and ran a 10mm drill bit through the hole in effect opening it up to over size for the B Bolt.

Believe me that makes life a whole lot easier getting the bolt back in when things are inplace as you arent too worried about everthing being perfectly aligned as you have quite abit of wiggle on the fittings .
I found that method helps enormously and even with pas reservoir and upper house all in place you can get the bolt in and out "fairly" easily .

Best of luck and hope my experience helps you

[Doctor Gollum]

I ditched the lift bracket lol just transfer pipe and dipstick 👍

That significantly alters the position of the transfer pipe...

If you insist on leaving it out, then you should at least try and space it correctly 

Well it’s been like that for 6 years with no leaks. And no leaks following the stat change so I’m not worried. Though take ur point 👍

I vaguely recall saying the same last time you mentioned it... 

 

[Webby the Bear]

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[gavlar001]

Nice one for the input. I take it the best way to refit it all is bolt down the thermostat then grease the o rings and insert and slightly twist the coolant pipe until its in the correct position for the bolt.Thanks

[Webby the Bear]

Just like that mate 👍👍👍