[s-cars] Thermostat replacement question

[Sean Douglas]

Dave:

Not sure which red case, but most of my tools are Facom, very good
quality on par with Snap-On. The ratchet is especially nice, 72 teeth
makes it a 5 degree swing - great for tight areas. They are hard to find
locally, but lots of dealers in the US.

Sean


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dave Forgie [mailto:forgied at direct.ca] 
> Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2005 11:05 PM
> To: Sean Douglas
> Cc: 's-cars'
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] Thermostat replacement question
> 
> 
> Sean (and Dave D. and Tony):  Thanks for your insights and 
> hints.  I actually decided not to do the job today (Sunday). 
> 1) I needed to complete my taxes (May 2 deadline in Canada 
> this year) and 2) I decided that, since it is my birthday 
> tomorrow, I should buy some new tools (3/8 drive with 
> extensions and such) for this job.  Sean:  What is the brand 
> of that lovely set you have (red case)??
> 
> Dave F.
> 
> Sean Douglas wrote:
> 
> > 1. Not sure why you have a paper gasket, only the rubber o-ring is 
> > used.
> >
> > 2. To get to the front bolt, use a long extension with a 
> u-joint. The 
> > rear bolt can be reached with a small 1/4 drive ratchet and 10 mm 
> > socket.
> >
> > Also, don't forget to drain the coolant, the draincock is 
> on the rear 
> > passenger side of the radiator. There is a nipple there that will 
> > accept a short piece of garden hose to direct the coolant into a 
> > bucket. If you don't use a hose, the coolant will spill 
> over a support 
> > piece and run all over the place, btdt. Also, remove the coolant 
> > reservoir cap to let air in, or it will not drain. This 
> will get about 
> > 75% of the coolant out, but some will be trapped behind the 
> t-stat, be 
> > prepared for some to spill once you pop it out.
> >
> > Also, getting the t-stat out can be a challenge, because 
> frequently, 
> > its corroded and stuck to the housing. A small screwdriver, slipped 
> > under the band can pry it loose.
> >
> > One more thing, test your new t-stat in boiling water to 
> make sure it 
> > opens at 87-90 celcius, you don't want to put in a defective t-stat 
> > and find out after it does not open, btdt.
> >
> > Sean
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com 
> > > [mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Dave Forgie
> > > Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2005 12:16 PM
> > > To: s-cars
> > > Subject: [s-cars] Thermostat replacement question
> > >
> > >
> > > I went out to the garage to change the thermostat and relized two
> > > things:
> > >
> > > 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)
> > >
> > > 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.
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance.
> > >
> > > In the meantime, I'll clean out the garden shed.  :>(
> > >
> > > Dave F.
> > >
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