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Broken thermostat housing
« on: 01 May 2011, 13:24:32 »

While changing the thermostat I have broken the lug which the bast*** bolt goes through and holts it in place.

I am trying to source a replacement (mods please see my post in the Test Section) but in the meantime what are the chances of it holding while I await the spare?
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Re: Broken thermostat housing
« Reply #1 on: 01 May 2011, 14:23:00 »

Depends how stiff the coolant transfer pipe join to stat housing is? And weather the coolant hose is stiff enough hold in place...? Cant see it staying put with 14 15 psi of pressure and vibration going on.

Is there any lug left to bolt a diy bracket on to? Or a jubilee clip with a bracket made to clip into that?   ...maybe?
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Re: Broken thermostat housing
« Reply #2 on: 01 May 2011, 14:26:57 »

Not really, plus with a clip around it the housing wont be completely home and will probably leak.

I had though about a bit of fibreglass maybe  :-/
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Re: Broken thermostat housing
« Reply #3 on: 01 May 2011, 14:29:19 »

Sorry, are we talking coolant transfer pipe bracket, or stat housing itself?
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Re: Broken thermostat housing
« Reply #4 on: 01 May 2011, 14:31:35 »

coolent transfer pipe
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Re: Broken thermostat housing
« Reply #5 on: 01 May 2011, 14:44:30 »

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While changing the thermostat I have broken the lug which the bast*** bolt goes through and holts it in place.

I am trying to source a replacement (mods please see my post in the Test Section) but in the meantime what are the chances of it holding while I await the spare?


Guffer I have a brand new transfer pipe which comes with the two O rings on the end if thats any help too you?
Daz
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Re: Broken thermostat housing
« Reply #6 on: 01 May 2011, 14:50:51 »

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While changing the thermostat I have broken the lug which the bast*** bolt goes through and holts it in place.

I am trying to source a replacement (mods please see my post in the Test Section) but in the meantime what are the chances of it holding while I await the spare?


Guffer I have a brand new transfer pipe which comes with the two O rings on the end if thats any help too you?
Daz

Maybe Daz,

I am looking locally for now, but if I cant find one I'll have to bodge it and get yours as soon as I can  :y
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Re: Broken thermostat housing
« Reply #7 on: 01 May 2011, 14:54:55 »

Tuesday would be the soonest it could be posted I'm afriad mate with it being Bank Holiday :(
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