Hole in engine block where thermostat is
05-30-2015, 09:40 PM
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Hole in engine block where thermostat is
Went to replace my thermostat and the bottom bolt snapped on me. When I went to drilled it out to extract it I accidentally drilled all the way through and the hole no is above where the bolt was. Is there anything I can do to fix this or am I screwed?!?!
05-30-2015, 10:01 PM
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The hole completely screwed up the threading on the hole for the bolt. Thread sealant wouldn't be strong enough to drill through or rethread the original hole would it?
05-31-2015, 01:30 AM
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Ouch! That hurts me just looking at your post Scrawn. A nightmare. It only needs to hold the pressure of the clamp on the hose, less than 20 Lbs.
I might thread the hole, wherever it is, then file, customize the T-stat housing to accommodate the new hole position. Having it straight will of course bring the washer down flat on the T-Stat housing. Even go out to 3/8" if you need. Also you might "alter" a washer if need be. Then a "tender", job, let the let's say Blue RTV sets overnight, just snug, before tightening carefully a bit more the next day.
If your housing is ugly, maybe invest in a new one, up the chance it will seat clean.
Gads, those easy things can be a real headache!
I might thread the hole, wherever it is, then file, customize the T-stat housing to accommodate the new hole position. Having it straight will of course bring the washer down flat on the T-Stat housing. Even go out to 3/8" if you need. Also you might "alter" a washer if need be. Then a "tender", job, let the let's say Blue RTV sets overnight, just snug, before tightening carefully a bit more the next day.
If your housing is ugly, maybe invest in a new one, up the chance it will seat clean.
Gads, those easy things can be a real headache!
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