[s-cars] Thermostat replacement question

[Djdawson2 at aol.com]

In a message dated 5/1/2005 1:24:51 PM Mountain Standard Time,  
forgied at direct.ca writes:

1.   I see a flat paper gasket sticking out the housing.  I have a  new
O-ring but no flat paper gasket.  What are the chances of re-using  that
gasket?  (Its Sunday)
 
Not sure where the paper gasket came from... but none is needed.



2.  Probably more important, I am not sure how to get the  upper (front)
bolt out.  I can see it but the PS pump is kind of in  the way (and I
would rather not have to move the PS pump if I can help  it).  I would
presume that some kind of universal joint and an  extension could work.
Any hints?  (The lower, rear, bolt seems to be a  straight, albeit long,
shot.


Yes, you need a swivel socket.  Once the bolts are out, the fun may  just be 
begining... sometimes getting the old stat out can be the worst part,  
especially with the space situation.
Have fun,
Dave