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
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