I should have mentioned ... Sears has the standard Bolt Out sets and
they also have a "High Impact" Bolt Out set (found with the air tools).
  The High Impact Bolt Outs can be driven directly with a breaker bar or
rachet and are better for use in close quarters.

Mike

Wesley Pegden wrote:
> 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...:)
>>
>>
>>
>