need some help! (280i FHC)

[minkybob]

Hi all

Anyone know were I can get the alloy component that the thermostate bolts to (it has the threads for the bolts)
Cheers

[mrzigazaga]

Hi mate...You could try motomobil, They are base in Germany but are pretty reliable at getting part to you if they have them, I would normally post a link but im not sure how to copy a shortcut on my new iMac...A lot of the time the bolts get over tightened and strip the thread, I had to use nuts on mine as it happened even with a new part...Its mainly due to the part being alloy and the screws being steel!..If you get stuck i might be able to locate one...Cheers...Ziga

[RCK974X]

If you're really desperate, you can use even longer bolts with a nut and washer on the back of the rear casting (As Zig says) , the inside nut needs to be filed down quite a bit along one side to fit, as there's not much space, but it can JUST go - I've seen one sorted this way...

It's a real bugger of a design, because even if not overtightened, a little water leak and the steel bolts weld themselves into the ally forever ....

[tvr-280i]

It's a ford part and available. Ranger pickup.