Quick and easy, no reason to hire it out. I compare this project to changing a lightbulb. 
160 Thermostat
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Burning Brakes
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From: West Hollywood California ! Now Miami, Florida
160 Thermostat
Does any know the process of installing a 160 thermostat in 1999 C5.
How long does it take.... is it hard ..
can this be done at home or does it need to be put in professionally . etc...
any and all help would be great
thanks !
peace !
How long does it take.... is it hard ..
can this be done at home or does it need to be put in professionally . etc...
any and all help would be great
thanks !
peace !
Burning Brakes
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From: Somewhere between the Red and the Rio Republic of Texas
Can even use a small container if you are fast enough. I wasn't and was left holding a boltless thermostat housing with the replacement just out of reach. But all-in-all it was easy to replace. Good luck, you can do it!
Burning Brakes
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From: Somewhere between the Red and the Rio Republic of Texas
Originally Posted by Cali17
a shop in my neck of the woods said it would take.. two hours !!! ..
should i call
should i call
Sounds like they think you're made of money because you own a vette. You can do it yourself in under a hour.
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Originally Posted by Cali17
a shop in my neck of the woods said it would take.. two hours !!! ..
should i call
should i call
- 15 minute job, if that.
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Burning Brakes
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From: West Hollywood California ! Now Miami, Florida
ttt
God really .. GEESS . i hate this . crap .. i get put through
i was told its extremely involved and it takes two hours . which at this shop came to $180.00.
VETTE TAX at its worst..... this aspect is the one and only issue i have with my car.... if i want something done.. all of a sudden likes . $200.00 quick . when it shouldn't be..
Sorry all raging a little here.
i shall try and do it . but if there is anyone in so cal that has done this before .. pm me. and i wil come to you. !!
peace !
i was told its extremely involved and it takes two hours . which at this shop came to $180.00.
VETTE TAX at its worst..... this aspect is the one and only issue i have with my car.... if i want something done.. all of a sudden likes . $200.00 quick . when it shouldn't be..
Sorry all raging a little here.
i shall try and do it . but if there is anyone in so cal that has done this before .. pm me. and i wil come to you. !!
peace !
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Originally Posted by Cali17
God really .. GEESS . i hate this . crap .. i get put through
i was told its extremely involved and it takes two hours . which at this shop came to $180.00.
VETTE TAX at its worst..... this aspect is the one and only issue i have with my car.... if i want something done.. all of a sudden likes . $200.00 quick . when it shouldn't be..
Sorry all raging a little here.
i shall try and do it . but if there is anyone in so cal that has done this before .. pm me. and i wil come to you. !!
peace !
i was told its extremely involved and it takes two hours . which at this shop came to $180.00.
VETTE TAX at its worst..... this aspect is the one and only issue i have with my car.... if i want something done.. all of a sudden likes . $200.00 quick . when it shouldn't be..
Sorry all raging a little here.
i shall try and do it . but if there is anyone in so cal that has done this before .. pm me. and i wil come to you. !!
peace !
There's no way it's complex at almost any level.
Maybe one of the pro's on here could tell us what the "book" quotes,
maybe it is 2 hours....I'd still steer clear of your mechs though!!!