Hi Bob.
Got the new stat on. Didn't over tighten it to the block.
So this is my problem.....the small pipe that clips on the top of housing of the stat is broken. I think this happened, unknowingly until this afternoon, when I removed the old one.
This small pipe leads up behind the engine and underneath/into a silver square thing lol.
Looks like it's got two scart plugs on top of it is the best I can describe it.
So might need new one of them. If it's even possible to buy one.
I mean it still clips in place but if it's pressurised I'm pretty sure it will leak. :/
If it's not then it might dribble out a little but should be too bad.

But won't know as not gonna test til Friday when I have more time. As I work 12 hour days....
Ohhhh enjoy your hols
I'm trying to get this sorted as planned ages ago to go to Yarmouth with the missus this Saturday. And didn't really wanna hire a car for a day.
Steve.