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  1. J

    Broken bolt while replacing Thermostat housing

    Yeah getting the housing off is definitely going to be the next step! I have some chisels, how sharp they are is questionable!
  2. J

    Broken bolt while replacing Thermostat housing

    Yeah that is a good shout with the centre punch.
  3. J

    Broken bolt while replacing Thermostat housing

    Nice, thanks for the link!
  4. J

    Broken bolt while replacing Thermostat housing

    Nice, once I have the plastic housing of the old part off the stub that might be a good option. Thank you for your reply!
  5. J

    Broken bolt while replacing Thermostat housing

    Thank you, I appreciate the sympathy. You can see the start of a hole with a 2mm bit, but I guess a 3mm bit is going to be stronger. It is in a really awkward spot ... I have tried to avoid disassembling the parts around it but may have to remove more to make the repair.
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    Broken bolt while replacing Thermostat housing

    Vauxhall Corsa 2011 110,000 miles 1.4 engine Attempt made to replace Thermostat housing (that was leaking) on the side of the engine block, one rusted bolt has broken in the process of removing the old part. attempt made to drill out the broken bolt but two drill bits have broken in the...
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