[s-cars] Thermostat replacement tips ?

[Tim Leonard]

Coolant will drain much when the thermostat is removed. The o-ring will be
very stuck and you need to use something such as a dental pick to go around
it to loosen it's grip. Once you have the o-ring removed the t-stat can be
removed with thumb and forefinger. IMPORTANT! When the new t-stat is
inserted be sure the arrow or up mark is so located. When was the
antifreeze/cooling system flushed/replaced? Perhaps you might consider doing
so now? Use the Blue OEM from the stealer. $15 gallon. Only need one. It
could be argued that this is a good time to switch to pink G12. I have found
the blue to be very clean after long use and therefore surmise that it's
good enough to go back in as replacement. Remove the intake hose to make
access easy.
Best,
Tim Leonard
ESCARGO
Michigan

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joe Petersack" <joe at kansack.com>
To: <s-car-list at audifans.com>
Sent: Monday, March 22, 2004 11:47 PM
Subject: [s-cars] Thermostat replacement tips ?


> Looks like my thermostat is stuck open.  I recall several past messages
> about  thermostat removal and installation, etc.  Including one that
> sounded like coolant did not have to be drained.  Can someone summarize or
> point me to a proven DIY procedure.
> Thanks a lot.
>    Joe
>
>
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