Feeling hot hot hot!!!

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Still haven't done it yet. I'm off to Spain tomorrow with her indoors and the brats. Weather permitting i'll do it when i get back and tie this loose end up. I usually drive it once every 2 weeks or so. It's been just over a month so I'm starting to get withdrawal symptoms.
 
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I have managed to crack the alloy on what I’d call the thermostat housing. The thing that covers the thermostat that has 3 bolt holes on it. Can’t find one online so I’m assuming it’s not called a thermostat housing. What is the correct name?
 
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After reading posts from Andy and Bobby, I’m now convinced that my pulsar has been getting hot due to the thermostat. I’ve had the housing successfully welded thank god. I think this Mishmoto thermostat is not quite right hence the disaster. Anyway, I have a standard one on the way so I’ll compare. No need for the help now you miserable gits! I think the car is going to be ok. Famous last words.
 
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after changing the thermostat and attempting to get the air locks out, it STILL gets hot. Went for a cruise and after 40 minutes it started to creep. It may still have an air lock. It doesn’t get hot to the point it’s hitting the H on the temp gauge but then it seems to sort itself out and the temp drops like a stone, only to get hot again.

Another note worthy observation is the coolant is rusty. Due to the previous owners poor maintenance. Which I know can cause overheating so I think a mega flush out is in order too.

My last chance saloon is getting a new rad cap but I think that’s reaching. It’s worth a try as it they only cost pennies. Can anyone tell me what the correct one to get is please?
 
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I’d just like to add, the mishmoto thermostat I got didn’t fit very well as it’s really for an S15 even though it’s advertised as fitting the RN114
 
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