Any suggestions for getting my coolant pipe out of the stat housing? X30XE.

Mine's is solid. Wiggling about slightly, but doesn't want to come out. Retaining bolt has been removed.

Yup, tried that and a bit of the bracket has broken off. 

Bit dubious about prying any further in case the whole bracket goes, then i'll need a whole new pipe.

I'm starting to think junior hacksaw to the old thermostat housing just at the point where it thickens up and the coolant pipe goes in. I reckon that with a little patience i'd get through ok.

I'd be able to get the pipe out and remove the remainder of the stat housing without any further damage to the bracket, wouldn't i?

It's the complete unit, stat and housing i'm replacing anyway. Er, trying to replace.

What say you?

Marks DTM Calib wrote on 03. Aug 2006 at 22:10:


Does that sound a bit dodgy?

I initially thought it would be cos of the filings, but the stat should be shut so none should go into the block.

Should i just try wiggling again in the morning? (the light has beat me)

Cheers mate. 

I'll have another blast first thing tomorrow. I'll let you know how i go.

No doubt i'll be back here in the morning, seeking assistance, or moral support.