Just some words of encouragement: don't give up on trying to open the
housing without breaking if, it's not too late.  Remove the housing
together with the water pump.  With it out, you torch them and soak them
in penetrating oil.

-Wes

TC wrote:
> 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 ?
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