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Does an 86 require a specific thermostat

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Old Jun 18, 2013 | 04:41 AM
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I was going to use an off the shelf 180 from napa, do i need anything special for an 86? Thanks
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As long as they provide the correct part number for the year, that will work fine.
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The OEM part was a 190 degree thermostat. When you install your new thermostat, be sure to drill the holes to help with properly burping your cooling system. See attached.
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Thanks fellas
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