Replacing tstat and waterpump.... and i broke the bottom bolt to the thermostat housing. Figured i'd see if it still sealed and NOPE.

Anyone got any tips on getting to the hard to reach bottom bolt of the tstat?
Don't have a torch and the angle to get to it is awful.

'94 D21 2wd ka24

There was a little bit of the bolt thread exposed and I got it loose and more exposed with a pair of long pliers and then was able to undo it by hand.

It was a long night...

I ordered a replacement bolt part number: 08120-62028 (replaced by 08120-6201E) but figured I'd try to find one at a local hardware store.

Nissan doesn't like to post thread Pitch/Length but I found a bolt and washer that fits perfectly: 6mm - 1.0 X 20 HHCS 8.8
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