In a message dated 29/09/2007 12:47:40 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: Ah Fall brakes, thermostat and another cv joint on its way :) I am about to try and get my thermostat replaced but feels like the bolts are not my friend I think I might destroy the housing in the process anybody have a good housing for 1.9 they want to sell ?
TC, the long bolts will most likely break off. They must be drilled out and the threads chased and or helicoiled. I have one very good, completely overhauled, cleaned of all corrosion, all threaded holes are good, with stainless steel hardware ready to go. $100 plus your old one, plus $15 S&H. If you cannot get yours off the water pump either send it with the water pump or cut off the pump with a hack saw without damaging the thermostat housing. Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada '87 Westy & Lionel Trains (_Collection for sale_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/trainsal.htm) ) _Frank Condelli & Associates_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/busindex.html) - Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm) _BusFusion_ (http://members.aol.com/BusFusion/bfhome.htm) a VW Camper camping event, Almonte, ON, June 07 ~ 10, 2007 |
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