re. T44 - removing radiator thermoswitch?

[Swann, Benjamin R. (BSWANN)]

Dear Frustrated Chi;},

Yeah it is a PITA.

I had the same problem.  My recollection ws you needed to remove the lower
hose to get to it easier with a large adjustable wrench, and then nibble at
it 1/16 turn at a time.

I think there is something else that I am forgetting to tell you that I
discovered after I removed it which made it unecessary to remove the hose.
Why am I telling you this?  So maybe you'll find a better way.

I hope this helps, in at least that misery loves company.

Ben

[Frustrated.

Can't seem to get the thermoswitch off.  Looks like a
29mm deep socket would work well but no one seems to
carry this size socket.

What else can I use to get this bugger off?

turning the plastic portion of the thing doesn't do
anything.

thanks in advance

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Chi]