O.k. just bought a 2004 cavalier 2.2L ecotec. Wife drove it aprox 50 miles with no problems. the next day it developed a coolant leak, which has been fixed (was a bolt on the water pump body, next to the drain screw).
Now the leak has moved. The bottom bolt on the thermostat housing has broke. I "think" it's from over tightening, but not 100% sure.

Is this housing removable? Can the bolt easily be removed or do I need to get another housing (from a junkyard since no part stores has them)?

Any help would be appreciated. We've had this car going on 3 weeks, and she hasn't been able to drive it, but 2 days (well, 1.5)

thanks

Im pretty sure it is but Idk 100% I've replaced thermostats but Idk about replacing that entire piece. Im sure its possible though .


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If the head is cracked or in my case the whole corner broke off it can be repaired. Might be cheaper to buy a whole used head instead of getting it fixed. My bill with head resurfaced and for labour was bout 1400. My opinion is to replace it if ur able to do the work. Might be able to retap a new bolt hole if its doable


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