[warthog]

Hi Tim,

'stat replacement is easy and cheap to do. If you're not getting to temp. then you definately need to sort sooner rather than later.

I take it you have a suitable torque wrench, because you need one if you're working on alloy engines. The 40 Torx driver should be readily available in most car accessory / tool shops. You are likely to only loose a pint or so of coolant when you lift off the 'stat cover, this can be easily replaced via the expansion tank afterwards - don't bother clamping hoses - you invite more trouble than you prevent.

GSF or Europart thermostats are fine - don't forget to make sure you have the rubber gasket that goes with it.

Cheers