>I have grown to hate the thermostat, particularly the
thermostat housing.<
I can understand this after reading how your weekend was spent. Thanks for
narrating the misery, although it will never be a pleasant task,your
efforts  will keep me, and perhaps others, from rushing the sealing
process. 

David Griffin  75313.377@compuserve.com

85 Westy Vanagon * 78 _GTI_ mutant *  63 Buick Electra 225 convertible  
63 Cadillac/Miller Meteor Combination * 66 BSA Lightning w/hack
72 Triumph Daytona * 72 BSA unit Gold Star 500 single  *  etc...