edwardoh Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 hiyai've got 3 bolts on my stats housing cover - all 10 mmlooking down on the stat - top bolt - doable with a small socket -bolt to left - awkward and fidddly - but can remove with a deep socket -bolt underneath - next to multi plug - impossible! cant get a spanner or socket round it - hard to get at - n looks well brown n rusty - have others had this problem? any advice? worth trying lift car up and to go from underneath - past the starter motor - to get the last bolt out?hints on removing rusty bolts? all suggestions gratefully received an otherwise smooth running - 1996 1.8 lx td escort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 They're all pretty easy to get to? http://di.cx/gallery/d/8050-2/zeetny_001.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reid Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 that what i was thinking stu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sortedford Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Read it guys! its a derv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveB Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 hiyai've got 3 bolts on my stats housing cover - all 10 mmlooking down on the stat - top bolt - doable with a small socket -bolt to left - awkward and fidddly - but can remove with a deep socket -bolt underneath - next to multi plug - impossible! cant get a spanner or socket round it - hard to get at - n looks well brown n rusty - have others had this problem? any advice? worth trying lift car up and to go from underneath - past the starter motor - to get the last bolt out?hints on removing rusty bolts? all suggestions gratefully received an otherwise smooth running - 1996 1.8 lx td escort Get a cheapo 1/4" drive socket set. The sockets are much smaller in diameter and will probably fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Read it guys! its a derv. A veeeeeeeeerrrrrrry good point!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardoh Posted December 17, 2008 Author Share Posted December 17, 2008 have tried to get a quarter inch drive -still cant get to it -to the bolt and a flexi ratchet and a tbar - so far - no joy - to give u all an idea - http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj89/arseynal/Image028.jpg infamous 3rd bolt - is theo ne down by the multiplug the bottom that you cant see or get to easily - come on you big diesel geezers - whats the best way of shifting the awkward bolt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardoh Posted December 23, 2008 Author Share Posted December 23, 2008 sorted - ok - maybe basic for some of you - but a learning curve for me - changing a thermostat on a 1.8 ford secort td lx - 1996 mode - 1. Disconnect earth lead (minus sign) from battery - I wrap a thick cloth round the terminal just to make sure nothings going to touch - while i work on the car - 2. Follow top hose from radiator to thermostat - will see that it is difficult to get to - take this hose off from the thermostat end - using long nosed pliers to squeeze clip and move away up the hose - then pull off - having first put down thick cloths over starter motor and solenoid - which are directly underneath the stat - 3. 3 10mm bolts hold the black plastic stat cover on. Undo the more accessible top and r/h side bolts - using 3/8ths - small socket set - fiddly - but doable - 3rd bolt underneath - required repeated generous soaking with wd - and a lot of patience to shift - 4. Some anti freeze will gush out as stat housing cover comes off - take out old stat - and put in new - will only fit in one way - then make sure both surfaces clean -and renew black sealing ring that comes with new stat (just slip over new stat) - i didnt bother with the paper gasket jobbie - just put a thin smear of sureseal on both parts - before tightening up the 3 bolts again - 5. Haynes has torque wrench settings to put bolts back with - 18nm 13lbs ft - i just tightened them up quite tight - stuck on a new expansion tank filler cap - and refilled w antifreeze - up to max mark on expansion tank - refitted hose - refitted 10mm earth battery lead - started engine - and let run to 'operating temperature'. Heater set on full and squeezing top hose to minimise chance of an air lock. 6. No leaks after 15 minutes - then watch with pleasure as temp gauge moves up to normal - (a first!) - and warm air comes throught the system - (a first!) - what a treat on cold wintry mornings from now on - well worth the time/frustration/kicked tyres/internet ramblings/cold drive/smelling of anti freeze/new curses - and grazed knuckles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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