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Date:         Sun, 6 Nov 2005 14:57:53 -0500
Reply-To:     Wesley Pegden <wes@CS.UCHICAGO.EDU>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Wesley Pegden <wes@CS.UCHICAGO.EDU>
Subject:      Bolt breakage on thermostat... what to do??  (WAS: Re: changing
              thermostat on 1.9l)
Comments: To: TC <trclark@SHAW.CA>
In-Reply-To:  <00ff01c5e260$d1364620$c901a8c0@w2ktopcat>
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Yes, the advice I didn't heed was the advice I should have... I just twisted the head of one of the bolts on the lower thermostat housing. What can I do about this? I don't have easy access to lots of fancy tools. Is there some reasonable way out of this situation?

Thanks.... Wes

('84 1.9l manual)

TC wrote:

>>AND don't forget to get the back of the van up onto a set of ramps. >>That will help with coolant loss and with (slightly) better access to the >> >> >area. > > >>A large sheet of cardboard to go under your backside is also a big help >>- it can keep you out of the coolant puddle! Old carpet is good, too. >> >> > >and dont forget to soak those seized bolts on the themostat for 5 weeks b4 >you start, then when you do snap them off...:) > > >


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