when i do a stat change - which i could forwell end up doing a guide for - as yes
mine is failing again!!
I like to drain the system and spend 10mins cleaning the block up while its soft and squishy and easy to pull off
I like the coil pack out - makes access ALOT easier
Sealing wise - i put some sealant on the new stat - then fit the cork gasket you get with it - let it set a little so it cant move as easily
Then i seal the other side up and then stick the bolts through - remove the sealant off the bolts btw
When fitting - make sure its correct way up
I do it up by hand till i cant do hand no more
Then the ratchet comes in - pulling it in as flat as possible
i dont torque these bolts - as thats asking for trouble - there small and subject to abuse
So i get them to a firm - once the sealant has gone off - just nip them a little more - make that nice thick gasket squish and make a perfect seal
No leaky stats for me
Bleeding can be a pain in the ""Horse"", it takes some bleeding sometimes
Ziggy