I have never been able to remove the thermostat from the housing so I have invested in a spare housing and stat. Is there a trick or special tool to remove the stat?
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l changed the original on my series1 2c, 20+ Years ago, after removing hose housing I clamped it in my workmate, then cut the top off of the thermostat then very carefully made four cuts inside with a hacksaw blade, making sure not to damage the thread of the housing.
With the thermostat weakened I carefully collapsed the thermostat inwards that allowed it to come out
With minimum damage to the housing thread.
I then cleaned the housing and the threads, used an anti seize compound on the threads before fitting the new thermostat .
On the part of the housing that is covered by the hose I had corrosion holes, but once fitted they were underneath the hose and no problem.
Brian 8227
