I've just bought a 1964 2000SC. After 400miles, I've seen the temp gradually rise, until it overheated last night. Looking at it I'm pretty sure that the thermostat has got stuck shut, and that the engine needs a good flush out.
Now for the problem. the cover over the stat is held on with 3 studs. I can see that the housing is moving freely on 2 of them , but appear seized on the last stud, and can see the stud moving with the housing.
Is this a common 4 cylinder problem, and how easy is it to either remove the stud in situ, or deliberately break the housing to save the head? (and replace with a 2nd hand one?)
Now for the problem. the cover over the stat is held on with 3 studs. I can see that the housing is moving freely on 2 of them , but appear seized on the last stud, and can see the stud moving with the housing.
Is this a common 4 cylinder problem, and how easy is it to either remove the stud in situ, or deliberately break the housing to save the head? (and replace with a 2nd hand one?)