Replacing Thermostat?
Racer
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 365
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From: Shelby Township Michigan
You have to drain enough coolant so the upper expansion tank and the lines to the water pump housing are empty. I would drain the radiator from the petcock and use one of those green catch basins that's open on top. You can buy one at auto zone or advanced auto. When your done you can pour it back into the system if it's still good. I also like to use a wet vac when I remove my hoses, to prevent spills. Remember, do not overtighten the thermostat housing bolts.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 771
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From: Washington District of Columbia
You have to drain enough coolant so the upper expansion tank and the lines to the water pump housing are empty. I would drain the radiator from the petcock and use one of those green catch basins that's open on top. You can buy one at auto zone or advanced auto. When your done you can pour it back into the system if it's still good. I also like to use a wet vac when I remove my hoses, to prevent spills. Remember, do not overtighten the thermostat housing bolts.
plastic" crap broke!
I never did get it to function. Ended upreleasing coolant from the bottom radiator hose.
