Thermostat

psmpayne · Post by **psmpayne** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 11:05 pm

It looks like my thermostat has failed, luckily in the open position.

Is it easy to change? Whats the easiest way to drain the coolant? When replacing, does it need a new gasket?

So many questions, but too tight to buy a workshop manual.

Thanks in anticipation.

mike-snapper · Post by **mike-snapper** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 7:13 am

I had something simila. My water pump failed and caused the theromstat to Over extend punching the thermostat housing out locking the thermo closed, yes I bent the head.
Water and coolant can be removed by undooing the radiator bottom hose and filling a bucket. The thermosts housing in my 6n is plastic and had a rubber seal but some gasget sealant might be a good idea too.

16vTej · Post by **16vTej** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 9:19 pm

pretty straight forward to change....aint got to drain all the coolant just the header tank

then IIRC all u need is a 10mm socket and ratchet!

psmpayne · Post by **psmpayne** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 10:21 pm

much obliged. maybe I should splash out at the same time and buy the haynes manual