Replace thermostat housing on ford Xflow 1600

[Nico506]

I have just updated the cooling system by installing a new header tank at the bulkhead end of the engine bay as high as it would go and want to replace the special thermostat housing fitted with thermostat sensor boss, and main coolant pipe along with small diameter take off pipe and fitted with static radiator cap  with a plain thermostat housing with small diameter hose take off pipe ( similar to the thermostat housing fitted to a MK1-2 fiesta . - see picture below ) - would this fit the 1600 xflow head ?

Can any one help please as following installation of the new header tank along with overflow recuperator bottle water escaped out of the existing thermostat housing non vented radiator cap !!!

This might be due to a airlock in system as coolant temp does not overheat -or boil over at all 

[Roger King]

The Ford part number we used to use for this is 6814635. I have no idea if it is still available but it may be the same part you have illustrated.

[Brevy]

Here is the part I used -ESCORT 1.3i THERMOSTAT HOUSING OHV HCS ENGINES BRAND NEW 1995-2001  https://www.ebay.com/itm/251958942442 

 

[Tazio]

I run with a Fiesta housing, which is identical to that ebay listing, and I have a hole 3mm? drilled in the thermostat to allow flow at all times . Works fine.