[Shotimes] Repair of sheared thermostat housing bolt

[Steve Weinrich]

Has anyone done this and can offer tips on how to do it?

I don't feel like replacing the entire water outlet (looks like a Christmas tree with all the water fittings).

It looks like the sheared upper bolt has a hex head on the backside of the outlet's mounting flange, but I don't know if it was screwed into the outlet housing, pressed in, or what.

If all else fails, I'll just drill it out and install a new bolt to replace it, but any input from someone who has made this repair would be appreciated.

Steve