WTB 82 LD28 Thermostat housing

[newtron]

Hello,

My awesome and frustrating LD28 overheated the other day because of a coolant leak. I've replaced all the hoses now, and even put in all new gaskets, and new thermostat, but today the Thermostat housing was leaking fluid right near one of the mounting bolts. Its cracked there, I can seem to find a new one anywhere so I'm looking to see if anyone has one they could salvage. Or where I might be able to find one for myself. If I cant the car will pretty much be a fine pile of non moving metal.

Thanks,

Adam the diesel newbie

[overrated]

Hello,

My awesome and frustrating LD28 overheated the other day because of a coolant leak. I've replaced all the hoses now, and even put in all new gaskets, and new thermostat, but today the Thermostat housing was leaking fluid right near one of the mounting bolts. Its cracked there, I can seem to find a new one anywhere so I'm looking to see if anyone has one they could salvage. Or where I might be able to find one for myself. If I cant the car will pretty much be a fine pile of non moving metal.

Thanks,

Adam the diesel newbie

You can get a welding workshop to weld the crack

[goglio704]

I think a tstat housing from an L series gasser would fit. I think the gasket is the same anyway. Maybe something for a Zcar?

[asavage]

What Matt said. The L28 (gasoline) engine in the old Maxima or 280Z should have the part you desire. IIRC, it's a bolt-on.

[alramone]

the petrol t stat housing doesn't have the bypass outlet.
would prob still work thou?