Replacing the thermostat and broke a bolt !

[reags8]

I was replacing the thermostat and broke the upper stud in the thermo housing. After taking off the intake manifold I realized this stud was threaded into the housing SO with a pair of small vice grips I unthreaded from the housing. Does anyone know if I can buy just the stud and a new nut from the dealer ? ? Or where else I could get one ?
Scott

 

[projectSHO89]

AutoZone.

Click on SEARCH to see how popular this problem is.

Steve

 

[reags8]

What am I typing in the search field ? I found just about everything for the thermo housing except stud.
Scott

 

[ckinart]

reags8:
What am I typing in the search field ? I found just about everything for the thermo housing except stud.
Scott

I think Steve meant to search the SHOforum for info from other members with the same problem. Have a look here and here for starters (searched using "thermostat housing stud").

The search feature on this website is a great help. My post count stays quite low since I can find most info I need by searching before asking. I do try to help where I can though! thumb

Good luck!

<small>[ August 26, 2003, 12:06 PM: Message edited by: ckinart ]</small>

 

[reags8]

Thanks guys - Found out the stud is 6mm x 32mm from the dealer and discontinued.Went to the local ACE hardware and got a 6mm x 31mm off the shelf for $1.95.

 

[projectSHO89]

Bingo!

You can also get it at Sears Hardware and at AutoZone. Probably a dozen different places.

Steve