Hi All, This tuesday I tried to replace my thermostat and failed due to the bolts having a fine thread. I managed to fit the top two in but not the bottom one so I dicided to remove the housing and start again but then I couldn't get the bolt in altogether so I left it alone. I have now thought is it possible to screw in the bolts without the gasket fluid in place then, when their is a small gap between the housing & outer cover I will then squeeze the gasket sealent through the gap all the way round even pushing it in by usiung a feeler gauge or my fingers then tighten up the bolts do you think it would work? The last resort would be to ask my nissan specialist but for £48.00per hr for that tiny item it may not be worth it. One other thing I noticed when removing a hose that was close to where I was working was full of sludge which may have been part of the original problem with the engine. When I have finished flushing the system out I'll give you a report on my use of STEEL SEAL for my head gasket problem as if you read online this is another way of dealing with a blown head gasket, creaked or twisted head instead of replacing it altogether & costing a lot of cash.
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