Question about thermostat install
01-31-2007, 01:48 AM
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Question about thermostat install
Ok... I am pretty much a tard when it comes to somethings.. I hear this is an easy install, but are they any good how to write ups on this? I have searched this site, but nothin - just quick run downs on how to... any helps appreciated.
01-31-2007, 01:53 AM
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RE: Question about thermostat install
You have to drain the system. Then you can pop it off, always good to test the thermostat in boiling water first to make sure it works. Install the same way you saw it and then put back together and add the coolant not forgetting to burb the system or you will have airbubbles and chance overheating. Thats the basic deal.
01-31-2007, 01:57 AM
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RE: Question about thermostat install
ORIGINAL: sitnlopro99gt
You have to drain the system. Then you can pop it off, always good to test the thermostat in boiling water first to make sure it works. Install the same way you saw it and then put back together and add the coolant not forgetting to burb the system or you will have airbubbles and chance overheating. Thats the basic deal.
You have to drain the system. Then you can pop it off, always good to test the thermostat in boiling water first to make sure it works. Install the same way you saw it and then put back together and add the coolant not forgetting to burb the system or you will have airbubbles and chance overheating. Thats the basic deal.
01-31-2007, 01:59 AM
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RE: Question about thermostat install
ORIGINAL: lizzyfan
Naa, you don't have to do all that!
ORIGINAL: sitnlopro99gt
You have to drain the system. Then you can pop it off, always good to test the thermostat in boiling water first to make sure it works. Install the same way you saw it and then put back together and add the coolant not forgetting to burb the system or you will have airbubbles and chance overheating. Thats the basic deal.
You have to drain the system. Then you can pop it off, always good to test the thermostat in boiling water first to make sure it works. Install the same way you saw it and then put back together and add the coolant not forgetting to burb the system or you will have airbubbles and chance overheating. Thats the basic deal.
So your telling me you popped the thermo off had no coolant spill out and then swap thethermo without any probs?
01-31-2007, 02:00 AM
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RE: Question about thermostat install
Probably a 160 degree thermostat.. I have been able to find all that info... but since i've never replaced one I was looking for a detailed write up.. didn't know if anyone knew where this was online.. grr.. lol
haha, embarrasing to say, but i dont even know where it is!!!! lol - like i said im a tard when it comes to somethings... atleast i can admit it [:@]
haha, embarrasing to say, but i dont even know where it is!!!! lol - like i said im a tard when it comes to somethings... atleast i can admit it [:@]
01-31-2007, 02:02 AM
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RE: Question about thermostat install
ORIGINAL: Quickshift_02GT
Well, if we need to go into obvious details...
Expect "some" coolant loss. Observe coolant level after swap, top off as needed.
Well, if we need to go into obvious details...
Expect "some" coolant loss. Observe coolant level after swap, top off as needed.
01-31-2007, 02:02 AM
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RE: Question about thermostat install
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Probably a 160 degree thermostat.. I have been able to find all that info... but since i've never replaced one I was looking for a detailed write up.. didn't know if anyone knew where this was online.. grr.. lol
haha, embarrasing to say, but i dont even know where it is!!!! lol - like i said im a tard when it comes to somethings... atleast i can admit it [:@]
Probably a 160 degree thermostat.. I have been able to find all that info... but since i've never replaced one I was looking for a detailed write up.. didn't know if anyone knew where this was online.. grr.. lol
haha, embarrasing to say, but i dont even know where it is!!!! lol - like i said im a tard when it comes to somethings... atleast i can admit it [:@]