[Rickna]

Originally Posted by nkukard

'97 2.0 dohc 16v

I found the problem, I just took the water pipe fitting off ... it appears the thermostat moved when I was bolting the fitting back on. Only thing damaged appears to be the gasket.

Not sure if I've buggered it up though ... I tooke 2 pics of both sides of it...

http://www.linuxrulz.org/nkukard/gal...p2237.jpg.html
http://www.linuxrulz.org/nkukard/gal...p2238.jpg.html

Thanks for your help
Nigel

To be safe I would replace the gasket. Torque bolts to 14-20 ft/lb