Need a quick alternative for the thermostat housing bolt?

2003 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
118,000 MILES • 3.4L • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DANIEL NELSON2
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Is there any bolt I can use to replace the one I lost for the thermostat housing without having to special order it?
Nov 14, 2023 at 3:31 AM
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STRAILER
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Yes, no problem, take the remaining bolt to the hardware store and match it up, you are all set. Here are instructions on how to replace the thermostat correctly. Check out the images (below). Let us know how it goes.

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Nov 14, 2023 at 4:19 AM
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