Does anyone know where i can possibly get a new stud for my thermostat housing. the stud broke off, so now i have silicone plastered around the housing just so i can drive, it seems to be working. But i would rather have the right stud in the head of the engine and not some bolt. Any info would be greatly appriciated.


Thanks

 

Welcome to the forum Cta2885.


To fix it right, you are going to have to drill out the old screw and re-tap the hole. [You may have to install a heli-coil (a larger thread insert), if the drill 'walks' the hole larger, resulting in not enough thread after tapping.]
If you have one,use a center drill to start the hole before drilling.
Be careful re-tapping the hole, as some of the old screw pieces may bind the process.

As for finding a stud, call around local auto salvage yards.

 

www.mcmaster.com has it under "fastening and sealing.". The trick is knowing the size. If you have one good stud you can take it to Lowe's and have it measured. Lowe's may have it. I have found fasteners there that I couldn't find elsewhere.

This may be a job for a pro. You do not want to ruin the aluminum head.

 

well i got the old stud out and didnt mess up any threads or anything. but i dont want to use aluminum studs for it.and the only kind of stud they have at the auto stores is manifold studs

so idk. i guess check with salvage yards

 

Who knows, The dealer may have one, as it is a common piece of hardware to go after.
I biased my answer to auto salvage,because itis closer for me than the dealer.