Wanted: XKE Series 2 Thermostat Housing and Water Outlet

Doug_H · October 10, 2021, 12:21pm

I am just getting into a car that has not run for a long time and found significant corrosion in the thermostat housing and water outlet. If anyone has a serviceable set, please let me know.

Here are pictures of my corroded set.

Thanks,
Doug

Wiggles · October 10, 2021, 1:38pm

IIRC, there are a couple different housings: post a picture of the corroded one.

Doug_H · October 10, 2021, 2:17pm

Wiggles,
I edited my original to include a couple of pictures. Thanks

Wiggles · October 10, 2021, 2:52pm

Actually, worse come to worst, with proper use of J-B Weld, that can be used, safely.

Nickolas · October 10, 2021, 11:31pm

Agreed. Reparable, after bead blasting to get a clean surface to bond the epoxy to. I’d be inclined to use Devcon 10610, though. Pricey, but the best option to rebuild aluminum castings in my experience.