280i Stat Housing

[sjp76]

Anyone know where I can get a new back housing for the thermostat. I've recently replaced the water pump and in doing so noticed that its cracked. Ford's tell me that the part is no longer serviced! Any ideas?

[SEVANS]

Got these numbers from Quickco when they couldn't supply some parts for the Tasmin. They supply obsolete Ford parts. I have never used them or know if they are still around. Might be worth a try.
Newford Parts Centre 01254 830343.
Paul Boothby Ford Obsolete 01283 532954.

[masinc13440]

I just looked at the housing on my 1985 280i and i know I can get the part. I'm a parts jobber in the US (upstate New York). I even have the bypass hose in stock. I have shipped parts to the UK before and although it is not inexpessive this house is small and shouldn't be any worse than a vac pump for a Lotus we sent last month. The shipping was about 25.00 dollars. The housing sells for about 18.00 dollars. Let me know if you still need one.