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[ClarCE]

thanks guys - ive now resolved the coolant bridge seal problem  

just unsure of those m8 bolts that go into cylinder via thermostat housing  :-/ i can see now the lip on my new housing is not as thick hence the bolt is more exposed and into that waterway. I presume there will still be enough threaded to grip and secure...

Guess i will go with the sealant on the bolts and "patch it up" as i really dot fancy another trip to my farce of a dealer

I've just put the stat back in using 2x M8x25 bolts I bought in homebase, its all working - however I URGENTLY need the torque setting (its out there in bits as I type this!) for the Stat to the Block - anyone?

BTW: The barsteward bolt is really easy with a 10mm ratchet spanner

[Markjay]

This si from TIS

'Install new thermostat housing with new seal ring (2) in cylinder block - 20NM'

Pic to follow.

[ClarCE]

This si from TIS

'Install new thermostat housing with new seal ring (2) in cylinder block - 20NM'

Pic to follow.

Cheers, I'm off too tighten

[Markjay]

[Markjay]

Hope the Homebase bolts will be OK with this torque...  :-?

[Markie]

so how did those homebase bolts go?

Am i right in thinking then that vauxhall dealer will be able to supply bolts for the new theremostat housing that are appropriate length...  :-/

[ClarCE]

so how did those homebase bolts go?

Am i right in thinking then that vauxhall dealer will be able to supply bolts for the new theremostat housing that are appropriate length...  :-/

Hiya,

Bolts went in fine and torqued up ok too - its only 20nm, so not too bad really - I used sealant on the bolt threads, all around the flange and on the transfer pipe inside where it pushes into the stat.

Finally finished it all off this morning and its behaving as it should..  Took me at least an hour of messing about to get that bolt back in again - if I ever do that again I'll be moving the power steering thingy first.

Thanks to everyone for all the help, another job done and very happy Much appreciated..

Chris.

[ClarCE]

so how did those homebase bolts go?

Am i right in thinking then that vauxhall dealer will be able to supply bolts for the new theremostat housing that are appropriate length...  :-/

And yeah, they will have em - get them to open up the page with the stat on on epc (as above in my pic in this post) and get them to get them for you - I ordered them, just didn't arrive in time - M8x30 is the size..

[Markie]

so how did those homebase bolts go?

Am i right in thinking then that vauxhall dealer will be able to supply bolts for the new theremostat housing that are appropriate length...  :-/

And yeah, they will have em - get them to open up the page with the stat on on epc (as above in my pic in this post) and get them to get them for you - I ordered them, just didn't arrive in time - M8x30 is the size..

Glad its all sorted - vx got me the bolts for new thermostat.

For anyone that may do the job in future the bolts are part number 11093601 but do take your credit card as they weigh in at a hefty 24p each and you need 2 !!!!