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Ninjabread
02-03-2009, 12:36 PM
Gah, shit can never be simple for me!

Replacing thermostat, the block snapped right where the thermostat goes. What happened is the thermostat slipped from its recess and as i tightened the housing, it created some weird pressure and broke this off.

Think I can JB weld it back on? If not, im fucked.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h160/Mathieu1989/DSC03794.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h160/Mathieu1989/DSC03795.jpg
Dousan_PG
02-03-2009, 12:39 PM
bad news
yeah jb welded it
and id then put silicone on the outside to make sur enothing leaks thru
use that bathroom type

good luck
Ninjabread
02-03-2009, 12:40 PM
Lol thanks Aaron.

This was supposed to be a 20 min jobber :(
windshieldwiper
02-03-2009, 01:04 PM
Lol thanks Aaron.

This was supposed to be a 20 min jobber :(

bathroom seal will never cure outside especially in winter
shmiddy
02-03-2009, 01:47 PM
pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ninjabread
02-03-2009, 03:11 PM
yea it's sitting right now, gonna let it set overnight.

its like -20*C so i got a lamp on it, hope that works!!
repda916
02-03-2009, 10:05 PM
yea it's sitting right now, gonna let it set overnight.

its like -20*C so i got a lamp on it, hope that works!!
I would let it sit for 2 days just to be safe.
just my 2cents
Ninjabread
02-04-2009, 06:36 AM
I had a light on it since 4pm yesterday.

Seems to be solid, so ill go ahead and reinstall everything.

ughhh
MisawaJason
02-04-2009, 08:55 AM
damn, how in the hell did that break? I've never seen that before. Good luck with the fix, hope it works out for you
Ninjabread
02-04-2009, 09:04 AM
Hahha nope.

It was solid, but decided to leak.

Fuck this rusting POS. To the junkyard.

I wanna buy a 2000+ car that i dont have to fuck with.
aznpoopy
02-04-2009, 09:04 AM
you're not fucked

just get a new lower timing cover
Ninjabread
02-04-2009, 09:05 AM
dude its -25*C out

ive changed a clutch, slave, master, now this.

I'm fucking done. No way im tearing it appart in this weather.
aznpoopy
02-04-2009, 09:06 AM
-25 degrees... alright, you might be fucked. good luck!
MisawaJason
02-04-2009, 09:59 AM
there's no friend that has a garage/bay that you could tow it in to and work on?
420sx
02-04-2009, 10:07 AM
TIG on it .
Bigsyke
02-05-2009, 10:03 AM
I snapped a subframe stud, my 1st thought was 350z, but I gave it a few days of rest and thought, and Im glad I didnt run out and buy a new car.
Ninjabread
02-05-2009, 10:22 AM
Nah, this car just isnt worth putting money into. You guys should see the rust on it... passenger rocker came off, interior is falling appart, etc. It's supposed to be my reliable daily.

Most likely gonna look at 2002 ish civics. I can find one for like 3-4k around here in good shape.