[Spridgets] Thermostat housing removal

[Allen Hefner]

Instead of completely removing the bolts, it may be helpful to loosen the
bolts a quarter inch or so, then use the hammer and punch. The bolts still
in place will limit the damage to a smaller area...if you are lucky. And I
heartily agree with soaking for a few days in solvent. Busty, PB Blaster
and Kroil are all pretty good.

 Allen Hefner
Norristown, PA

*Current:*
2006 Chebbie
*Former:*
1963 Sunbeam Alpine Series III
1967 Triumph TR4A IRS
1964 VW Type I
1967 VW Type II
1967 Rover 2000TC
1977 MG Midget



On Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 11:46 AM, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:

> A well placed tap on the base flange with a hammer and blunt punch
> should do it.  If not you may have to break it and chisel the pieces
> off.
> If corroded in place soak with PBBlaster or similar for a while.  But,
> it shouldn't be that hard to dislodge.
> I assume you got all the bolts out.  If not, do that first.  Usually
> in my experience if there is a problem it is with the bolts and not so
> much the housing itself.
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