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Originally Posted by StephenEssex
... I ... plan on finding someone mobile and local to replace the thermostat housing
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Hi Stephen,
Don't replace the thermostat housing!
Firstly, it won't be that which is leaking. It will be the 'O' ring at its base which is renewable separately at low cost.
Secondly, it appears that most replacement housings now contain an 82˚ thermostat which is incorrect for the UK market and results in low running temperatures.
If done properly, the existing housing can be removed without damage, a new 'O' ring fitted, the all-important clips on the straight pipe set correctly to prevent future leakage and the car returned to service.
Simon