Thermostat Housing

Don't know if this is the situation here, but they often don't distinguish between parts for one series of Dino vs another (when there is an actual part difference). I've been bitten by that a couple of times with them.

Perhaps Matthias can chime in on whether or not this is the wrong part or just a really bad reproduction.

 

thats a mad replika part

 

Suggest you contact Superformance and tell them the problem.

 

The original Cromodora housing is next to impossible to find and many cars have reproduction housings installed as it is a common area that rots. I am not sure how many different suppliers there are for the repro housings but what I do know is that they are thicker and more robust than the original parts. This is seen in the posted photo and I do not believe that there are any housing variations across the Dino range. What I do believe is happening is that the new complete housing comes with new studs (which also rot) and that in buying just the thermostat cover that the studs would also need replacing in order to be compatible. With everything apart check the rest of the housing to see how much rot it has as this may be a good time to replace everything.

 

With everything apart check the rest of the housing to see how much rot it has as this may be a good time to replace everything.[/QUOTE]

Nuvolari's right, Possum.
If one half is shot you can bet the rest is. Here's my old & new, from Superformance. New studs and the hose went on ok (having the engine out helped!). Vince
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