Easiest way to change thermostat
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Easiest way to change thermostat
I tried searching but came up with nothing, so figured I'd ask. I need to change my thermostat from a 160 to a 180, and want to know the easiest way to do it. It looks like I could either pull the compressor, or the throttle body. A friend of mine put the 160 in when we were changing the water pump, so there was a lot less on the front of the engine then.
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Car: 89 Firebird 89 Formula one red one black
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Just follow the upper radiator hose from the radiator to the engine. Once you hit the motor there is the thermostat housing. Take the two bolts off and scrape the gasket off. Put in thermostat and bolt back down. Fill with coolant and yer good to go. 10 minute job.POZ
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Car: 85 Iroc-Z
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i was having trouble with it, and when i realized the right way to get it off i kinda had to smack myself in the head and go "der"
Last edited by 3vi1p3nguin; Dec 24, 2006 at 11:41 AM. Reason: spelling
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