Changing the Thermostat
#1
Changing the Thermostat
i was wondering how hard it would be to change the thermostat. when i removed the engine cover and found the place where i think the thermostat is located, it seem like it under a bunch of cables and wires. Are those easy to disconnect or move out the way so i can access the thermostat housing? Also a step by step guide would be helpful?
Also bought so far is 180 t-stat, a water gasket and socket wrench set, is that everything i need?
Also bought so far is 180 t-stat, a water gasket and socket wrench set, is that everything i need?
Last edited by BlownUptoHigh; 05-07-2011 at 10:20 AM.
#2
I can't give you a step by step guide, but I remember changing mine was a PITA. I have an 04, so I'm not sure how similar it is to a 99. There is a quite of bit of stuff in the way that makes the whole thing more time consuming than it should be. Once you get to the actual thermostat though, it just pops right out.
#5
yeah wut about the cables and lines sitting right on top of it i cant even get to the 2nd bolt
#9
there like a big double braided line covering access to the second bolt and then the fuel line is on top of that.
and i need to get another socket set for the first bolt because the screw is bigger than the second one
#10
Yea, I got a 3400. It was more time consuming to change the thermostat than the radiator. LOL.