TD4 Coolant Rail to Thermostat O ring Replacement

I have a leak on my thermostat where the coolant rail mates with the stat housing. I've been putting off sorting it for quite some time now given the hassle involved in replacing the stat. I'm pretty sure that replacing the o ring will solve it but I was wondering if the o ring can be replaced without removing the stat?

I can't get on Rave at the moment as it's on an old duff hard drive and my netbook doesn't have enough space to install it on! Can anyone advise if it's possible to disconnect the coolant rail and extricate the end far enough from the stat to change the o ring, whilst the stat is in situ?

*edit* Just found the thread by @tlo here. Can the rail easily be moved (without damage) to get the o ring on?

In a word no!! Sadly coolant rail won't flex and thermostat needs to come off to replace it. On my old engine I undid the bolt and forced the rail back enough to put sealant round then squashed it back up. It lasted over 20k miles till the engine failed!!

Chuffnuts! fair enough @andyfreelandy

Thanks for the response. I may investigate the sealant option but not certain that's the best way to go. I may take @Nodge68 up on his offer of help with a stat change - eek.

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where can i buy a coolant rail kit for freelander 1 1.8 16v

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