Sorry about that I should have added that I have an 87 2.1L.

Daniel Bean
615.973.4942

On Oct 13, 2010, at 11:46 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:

> one could say which vanagon one is talking about, since diesel vanagons, 1.9 waterboxer ones, and 2.1 wbxr ones all have different t-stat housings.
>
> it's probably not diesel.
> the 1.9 can be darn difficult if things are badly corroded..
> and same for 2.1 t-stat housings ....sometimes screws on those are badly corroded too.
>
> might as well say which version of vanagon t-stat housing it's about.
>
> how about ,
> do careful work,
> don't break anything,
> and especially, put something on all fastener threads ..
> Teflon paste, gasket sealer, or anti-seize  compound. ..
> so they don't corrode much, and come out years later just fine.
>
> very few threaded fasteners should be installed bare metal to metal.
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Danny Bean" <dannybean@ME.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2010 9:29 PM
> Subject: Thermostat housing
>
>
>> Well my thermostat housing is cracked and I'm changing it as soon as I get my new one from Van Cafe. So I was wondering if anyone has any tips or advise on changing the housing...I know you do Peter.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Daniel Bean
>> 615.973.4942
>