Was changin the t-stat, and could not see second bolt at ALL, so pryed the housing off and saw that there was a second bolt. (I know im an idiot, been told that by everyone who knows about the situation. Feel free to call me anything, as long as you are of some help.) So the piece where the thread is at came off and i dont know what to do. The piece that came off was attached to the egine block. It is not metal, atleast not any metal that can be picked up with a magnet, so i dont think i can weld it. I tried J-B weld but it didnt stick on while i was tryin to screw the bolt back in. PLEASE GIVE ME ANY SUGGESTIONS, I NEEDS MY CAR!!!

 

buy a new one?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by acslader &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">... The piece that came off was attached to the egine block...</TD></TR></TABLE>Sounds like #8, thermostat case. It's bolted to the engine block.



<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by acslader &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">... It is not metal, atleast not any metal that can be picked up with a magnet, so i dont think i can weld it...</TD></TR></TABLE>It's aluminum. If you don't know already how to weld aluminum, don't try it.

 

THANKS MANG!!! You've been more helpful than like the 20 ppl i know personally and asked for help. Once again, your help has been GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!!

 

hmm, as long as the actual coolant passage isnt cracked just replace with only the upper bolt holding it, it will be fine.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by momstaxi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hmm, as long as the actual coolant passage isnt cracked just replace with only the upper bolt holding it, it will be fine.</TD></TR></TABLE>Maybe, but I'd be worried about the OTHER side cracking because now it has to carry far more than double the load.

 

with only 1 bolt holding it on and an uneven amount of pressure around it wouldnt you risk a chance of leaking water since your cooling system is under pressure?

 

its been done before with no problems...