Tried to replace the thermostate in my 1985
Vanagon this weekend (1.9L). It would appear that both of the bolts
holding the thermostat housing in place are frozen. At least one bolt
has the heads kind of chewed off from an earlier attempt.
Grrrr. How difficult is it to remove the
entire water pump? (I have AC to deal with here, it looks like that might have
to come out to get to all this). And how might I hold the pulley wheel
in place to remove that--or is that removal even neccessary. I'm
assuming if I get the entire pump out I can get the bolts for the thermostat
housing free, are those bolts available as replacement parts.
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"Every family should have at least three
children. Then, if one is a genius, the other two can support him."
-- George Coote.