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[amba]

Replaced mine around year ago with Wahl from Vauxworld as advised on forum..sma size body and fitted back as that removed but was a MFL.

Might be a better option for somebody with access to TIS to see if they list 2 different bolt lenghts as that way for the price of a couple of bolts you have then covered every option..well unlee you decide to cut the existing down if your new stat is a thinbod and original is a thicker

[chrisgixer]

Get it from a dealer, and they will give you the correct one. They changed supplier so many times they have a list of superseded parts as long as your arm for the stat. You should then also get the correct length bolts to match the thickness of that particular casting.

[Phil]

Doesn't really matter if housing is not right thickness flange as you can swap the 'guts' over.

How I ended up doing it about 24 months ago and no issues since

[Andy B]

Doesn't really matter if housing is not right thickness flange as you can swap the 'guts' over.

How I ended up doing it about 24 months ago and no issues since

or cut the bolt down or add a couple of washers under the head of the bolt 

[chrisgixer]

Or just get the correct part in the first place! Jeez

[Bikerdon]

Ok guys, after some major contortions under the bonnet using a small flexible inspection mirror and an led torch I've finally been able to confirm it's the thinner flanged stat housing fitted on the car. So new one ordered up today. Thanks for all the advice given. Sure I'll be back on soon asking advice on other issues too.

[Bikerdon]

Hi all, thermostat has now been replaced, the maintenance guides and pictures on this site were a great help, the B(arstard) bolt was one to get out but was no problem to refit, seems like some neanderthal had been in there before me, large amounts of black sealing goop on the stat mating faces as well as the rubber seal, and the bracket on the transfer pipe was sheared off too, (glad I took the advice and ordered a new one along with the stat). Also found that the frontmost torx socket securing the injector manifold to the sandwich plate had been replaced with a 13mm hex head bolt, and the brass insert in the sandwich plate was looking a bit chewed up. I decided to just nip it up tight and not apply the full torque of 20nm as it felt ready to strip, Anyway no air or coolant leaks and all running spot on now. I will replace the front manifold fixing properly when I fit the timing belt kit.