muddywaters Posted February 16, 2022 Report Share Posted February 16, 2022 Hello, I had bad luck while opening the bolts which hold down the thermostate cover. I tried carefully for half an hour but in the end the bolt broke. Now I need to remove the housing so I can repair it. But I can't open the bolt in the bottom since it's not possible to reach it. There is a hard pipe in front of it. So has anyone opened this before? Do I need a special tool for this? I will post a picture tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bean Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 It might be easier to extract the bolt end while it’s bolted and secure to the motor as is. Now that you have access I would try heat and many many applications of a rust penetrating oil. Sharp blows to the stub as well can help break it loose so that it can be grabbed with vise grips and removed. If you have a welder - I’d put a nut over the bolt stub and mig weld them together. Once cooled it’ll come right out. The key with any removal is patience, heat, and penetrating oil. Rabin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddywaters Posted March 31, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2022 Hey Rabin, I forgot to leave a reply. Finally I drilled the bolt out and cut a new threat. Works fine now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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