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Old 23-09-2011 | 09:44 AM
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Default Thermostat Bolt Thread Size?
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 | 04:00 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.

Cheers Ben
Hi Ben

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

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Old 23-09-2011 | 10:48 PM
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M6x1.25 is the thread size and the Length I think is as Chris sais 55mm.
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Old 23-09-2011 | 11:17 PM
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Ok thanks for the help I'm gonna give it a try Sunday.

Cheers Ben.
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Old 23-09-2011 | 11:35 PM
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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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Old 24-09-2011 | 12:15 AM
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Originally Posted by nigel b
try m6x1(std pitch)
That's the one
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