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Jul 14, 2009 | 12:04 PM

kinglui408

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From: the bay

Car: iroc-z

Engine: 305 tpi

Transmission: auto

Axle/Gears: lol

thermostat not working

so my thermostat stopped working today. how would i go about fixing this

Jul 14, 2009 | 12:38 PM

84 z28

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From: Rochester NY

Car: 1984 z28

Engine: 355

Transmission: 700r4

Axle/Gears: Moser 9" 4.11

Re: thermostat not working

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Originally Posted by kinglui408

so my thermostat stopped working today. how would i go about fixing this

And you figured this out how ?

Jul 14, 2009 | 12:44 PM

deadbird

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From: So.west IN

Car: 87 Formula/ 00 Xtreme

Engine: TPI 305/ v6

Transmission: struggling t-5/ 4l60E

Axle/Gears: 3.08/ 3.23

Re: thermostat not working

- Drain enough coolant so it's not pouring out of the upper radiator hose.
- Remover upper radiator hose from thermostat housing.
- Remove two bolts from thermostat housing
- Remove housing, pull (sometimes pry) out thermostat.
- Installation is reverse of removal.

Be sure to have on hand: New thrmostat, gasket, RTV sealant and replacement coolant (or, just reuse what you drained if in clean container)