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Old 01-19-2013, 09:39 PM
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The bolt in my Thermostat housing was over tightened, now the threads in the housing are stripped. Is there a way to fix this? I have a 2004 Honda Civic Lx sedan.
 
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Old 01-20-2013, 06:55 AM
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You could pick up a thermostat housing and swap that, or you can drill our the holes and tap it to whatever you would like.
 
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Old 12-30-2013, 10:10 PM
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The domed part of the thermostat housing is fine. I'm having problems with the rear part of the housing that is connected to the engine block. Should I tap it or is there a replacement for that part?
 
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Old 12-31-2013, 04:55 AM
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Part #8. You can probably find a used one locally.
 
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Old 12-31-2013, 08:27 AM
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Replacing the part might be cheaper, but I have had excellent luck using Helicoil to repair stripped threads.
www.helicoil.com.sg
 
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Old 12-31-2013, 02:10 PM
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My suggestion is the same as TiggerEX aboves..

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