Thermostat and MF sensor - how to?

[S. Jaworski]

What's the trick for replacing the thermostat and multi-function sensor in a 88 5kq   I-5  engine?  
The thermostat is buried under the hydraulic pump. The sensor is also hard to get at - needs a large size socket or bear claw wrench - - going to Sears in a few minutes with the sensor and get both tools.

To me it looks like the long way is the short way . . . remove the brake line from the hydraulic pump . . . disconnect pump and lift/swing it out of the way . . . then disconnect the radiator hoses . . . then remove the sensor and thermostat. 

Anyone have a simpler method? It's snowing now, so I'll get the tools and wait a day or so before tackling this. 

If you have a heated garage, I'll give you a case of beer if I can use it. 

Syl

85 4000s - sold
88 5000sq
90 100sq
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