djinuk 2 Posted April 11, 2007 I have a 1.4 xs with the tu engine. Today ive had problems with the car overheating, every so often and was told its the thermostat which i will buy tomorow howver one of the bolt holding the thermostat plate had corroded and broke so i only have 1 decent bolt in the bottom. Can i buy a new thermostat casing or should i remove it , re-tap it and get a new bolt ? here is a pic. The rest of the bolt is still in the hole so will need drilling which could be fiddely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swordfish210 20 Posted April 12, 2007 i would replace the whole thremostat, least it wont be a bodge then and it should give you piece of mind about the cooling system Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casanova 0 Posted April 12, 2007 Find another thermostat housing in a scrappy (any TU car should do). Probably won't cost you any more if you take all the bolts and the thermostat from it, too. § Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djinuk 2 Posted April 13, 2007 last nite i re-tapped the thermostat , bolted it back together without one in and used instant gasket so i have a car for a bit but im ordering a new thermostat today cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
