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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: star_whites on 02 November 2009, 12:51:36

Title: Thermostat Housing.
Post by: star_whites on 02 November 2009, 12:51:36

Ok I need a little assistance. I want to replace the thermostat on my 3.0 however on stripping down I couldnt get the seal to brake between the housing and the pipe. I tried giving it a bit of a pry with a bar but the housing shattered on the bit that fastens to the engine. It doesnt leak but obviously it still needs replacing as I would image it will eventuially work loose and leak.

Does anyone have any tips on how to split the two??

Title: Re: Thermostat Housing.
Post by: Gaffers on 02 November 2009, 12:53:22

Bolt the thermostat housing back on, then get a monkey wrench on the pipe and twist it :y

Title: Re: Thermostat Housing.
Post by: Boracic on 02 November 2009, 13:04:36

I just bought a new one from VX, it was only £14 if I remember right, and it had the seals fitted, I was amazed they had one in stock

Title: Re: Thermostat Housing.
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 02 November 2009, 13:06:14

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I just bought a new one from VX, it was only £14 if I remember right, and it had the seals fitted, I was amazed they had one in stock

Yes, massive surprise they had one in stock!

But yes, they are very cheap.

I usualy unbolt the stat and turn the stat housing and then un-bolt the B-bolt.