[s-cars] cooling problem and question

[Bill Mahoney]

2bro whilst digging up wallet asked-

"i bought the thermostat and need to install it now.  The dealer told me
it would take 6 hours and cost arond $1000 because you need to get past
the timing belt and water pump.  is this true?  how hard is it to
replace?  can I do it in my garage?  Thanks"

 

2bro

Six hours?  Don't think so.  It's a little hard to get to but its not
where they say.  Should take no more than an hour once you gather your
tools.  Search the archives as I'm sure there is some BTDT's.  

Be smarter than me and drain the coolant first and have new coolant on
hand (or reuse old if caught in a clean bucket.) Position new thermostat
with the metal bridge part perpendicular.

There ya go.  Put $500 in the bank for yourself and send me the rest;)

HTH

Bill m