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Old 23-09-2011, 08:44 AM
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Can anyone help me out on the thread size of the cylinder head where the thermostat bolts up?? The bolts have been over tightened and im gonna have to get it heli-coiled does my head in people bodging stuff.

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Old 23-09-2011, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Mids_s2
Can anyone help me out on the thread size of the cylinder head where the thermostat bolts up?? The bolts have been over tightened and im gonna have to get it heli-coiled does my head in people bodging stuff.

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Hi Ben

I'm 90% sure they are M6 x 55mm bolts that attached the housing to the head matey.

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M6x1.25 is the thread size and the Length I think is as Chris sais 55mm.
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Ok thanks for the help I'm gonna give it a try Sunday.

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Originally Posted by vroooom ptssssh
M6x1.25 is the thread size and the Length I think is as Chris sais 55mm.
try m6x1(std pitch)
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Originally Posted by nigel b
try m6x1(std pitch)
That's the one
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