Thermostat removal

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garthy327
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Post Mon Aug 24, 2015 6:14 pm

Does anyone have a secret on removing the Thermostat housing?

I am replacing a broken one on my M20 and I just can't get the bugger off.

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Post Mon Aug 24, 2015 6:43 pm

You mean just the face or the complete housing? The outer part is just 3 bolts and it's off? Could be slightly stuck, but should easily pry out with a screwdriver?
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Post Mon Aug 24, 2015 8:33 pm

I mean the complete housing. The housing is on 2 studs and I have managed to move the top of it alittle but the bottom is just not moving.

Screwdriver, Hammer, the lot.

Nightmare.
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Brianmoooore
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Post Mon Aug 24, 2015 10:26 pm

Corrosion on the studs is the problem. WD40, or whatever you prefer, into the space around the studs, and keep it moving. It'll evenyually come loose.
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