Changing the Thermostat
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Changing the Thermostat
Today I put in a 160 degree thermostat, with the assistance of FB3. This is one of the easier jobs I have done - but working on a new car is a lot nicer than working on my old truck. Releasing and reinstalling the spring hose clamp was the hardest part, grrrrrrr 
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THUMBNAIL:
This shows the thermostat housing going back on, with the new thermostat inside, and the kevlar strap holding the auxiliary hose out of the way to provide access to the stubborn spring clamp.
SUMMARY: changing the thermostat is a piece of cake; just do it if you want to.
WHY: Because the Florida tuners demand that you have a 160 degree thermostat or they won't tune your car. Next stop, Mike Norris when he visits Horsepower Sales in Pompano . . .
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.THUMBNAIL:
This shows the thermostat housing going back on, with the new thermostat inside, and the kevlar strap holding the auxiliary hose out of the way to provide access to the stubborn spring clamp.
SUMMARY: changing the thermostat is a piece of cake; just do it if you want to.
WHY: Because the Florida tuners demand that you have a 160 degree thermostat or they won't tune your car. Next stop, Mike Norris when he visits Horsepower Sales in Pompano . . .
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Originally Posted by clevitekid
Today I put in a 160 degree thermostat, with the assistance of FB3. This is one of the easier jobs I have done - but working on a new car is a lot nicer than working on my old truck. Releasing and reinstalling the spring hose clamp was the hardest part, grrrrrrr .
THUMBNAIL:
Attachment 47599263
This shows the thermostat housing going back on, with the new thermostat inside, and the kevlar strap holding the auxiliary hose out of the way to provide access to the stubborn spring clamp.
SUMMARY: changing the thermostat is a piece of cake; just do it if you want to.
WHY: Because the Florida tuners demand that you have a 160 degree thermostat or they won't tune your car. Next stop, Mike Norris when he visits Horsepower Sales in Pompano . . . .
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.THUMBNAIL:
Attachment 47599263
This shows the thermostat housing going back on, with the new thermostat inside, and the kevlar strap holding the auxiliary hose out of the way to provide access to the stubborn spring clamp.
SUMMARY: changing the thermostat is a piece of cake; just do it if you want to.
WHY: Because the Florida tuners demand that you have a 160 degree thermostat or they won't tune your car. Next stop, Mike Norris when he visits Horsepower Sales in Pompano . . .
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Originally Posted by Tommy D
Could you have just removed the two small bolts that hold the stat housing instead of removing the hose & clamp.
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NOW you tell me ! ! ! I was just following the instructions in the $114 Chevy service manual 
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I am sure that leaving the hose attached would work fine, so all other thermostat changers, be informed.
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.I am sure that leaving the hose attached would work fine, so all other thermostat changers, be informed.
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