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Henceforth today shall be called VOTH Day!

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livinginthepast

livinginthepast

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After four days of battle, I have emerged victorious. Pursuant to this great victory, I declare today Victory Over Thermostat Housing Day!

Yes, after much sweat, hammering, soaking, heating and prying, the thermostat housing hesitantly dislodged.

<span style="font-style: italic">Meet the winning team:</span>

ATF/Acetone, Wooden Stick, Heat Gun, Feeler Gauges, Chisel Scraper, Big Ole' Hammer. Not appearing in this picture, Screw Driver.

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Well done. It's the little victories that keep us going.
 
I'm not sure if it's wonderful or disturbing that the members of this forum recognize and appreciate that this is a significant accomplishment.

Doug
 
Believe me, just about all of us here have had "winning moments" like this and it IS a wonderful thing...what would be disturbing would be losing the battle!! :thumbsup:
 
And it's all back together and on the road. What a relief.

Oh..and IN YOUR FACE to the guy (not on this list) who told me to give up and get out a hacksaw.

As that particular housing is original to the 948, I really didn't want to destroy it.
 
Now, find a drill bit to clean the holes in the housing out so it drops easily on the cleaned studs.

Then, paint the studs with anti-seize before re-assembling.

I won't tell you how I know how to do that.

Dave
 
Kellysguy: I was advised to hacksaw into three or four pieces cutting as close to the studs as possible and then just break it up.

Dave: I reassembled and drove the car around earlier, but I am either going to do as you advise or as I was advised to do in another thread and pull the studs/replace with bolts.

Thanks!

Strange how removing a thermostat housing can be so rewarding. I don't know whether to beam with pride or hide away in shame for taking such great pleasure in such little tasks. :smile:
 
livinginthepast said:
Strange how removing a thermostat housing can be so rewarding. I don't know whether to beam with pride or hide away in shame for taking such great pleasure in such little tasks. :smile:
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Not strange at all. These little cars can be frustrating in the extreme (don't I know it!) so even a seemingly small victory is cause for celebration. No shame involved.
 
livinginthepast said:
Strange how removing a thermostat housing can be so rewarding. I don't know whether to beam with pride or hide away in shame for taking such great pleasure in such little tasks. :smile:
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actually, in a world where many (most?) parts are deemed unrepairable and just replaced or discarded, there is something significant about doing what you describe. Yes, a big piece is "I did it." but another part is knowing that our cars still have life in them and that the parts are intended to last.
 
Well I would not think "inteded to last" but built with honest material that does last and is repairable.
 
Man! you almost cleaned out the tool box! To bad you cant put the pile of frustaion in the picture. Maybe a good thing as you would need a wide angle lens! :jester:
Glad you were able to salvage the little booger.
 
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