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Hi Guys,

Had my cooling system flushed recently and new coolant put in due to trans fluid contaminating my cooling system. I have a feeling that the shop put a standard thermostat back in when they done this as now my thermo fans won't turn off when the car runs as it's constantly trying to cool my car down and the temp sits a little higher now. The fans do eventually turn off if the car gets cool enough but they stay on 99% of the time, especially in traffic.

Can anyone tell me the best way to remove the thermostat housing to check the thermostat without getting coolant everywhere? just don't want to make a big mess and stain my engine bay. Also want to minimize the amount of coolant that comes out.

Cheers

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Mate if ya undo the 2 x10mm bolts from the expansion tank and lower it near the turbo as long as it is below the stat you wont lose anything..

I leave the cap on tight and crack the 2 1/2" bolts... I lose 300ml max and just flush the area with water :)

HTH...

icon6.gifHow to replace your thermostat...

Ok so first up get a container and don't let the coolant escape down the drain... secondly this takes around 10mins max so give it ago ...

Step 1: Wait till the motor is cold and leave the expansion tank cap firmly in place...

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Step 2: Grab a 1/2" socket and remove the 2 bolts from the housing...

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Step 3: The old stat will either be attached to the upper housing or still in the hole awaiting some persuasion with a screwdriver smile.gif

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Step 4: Replace the O'ring and stat and fitting is a reverse of the above...

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Step 5: And don't forget to rinse off any spillage and run the car and check for leaks...

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Easy eh? Now top up your coolant but if you have done this correctly you will only lose 300mls MAX dance.gif

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Or remove the hose that runs from thermostat housing to expansion tank, at the tank end, catch evening that runs out in a clean container/bottle. You'll need to lower the container/bottle for it to all run out, maybe bit over 1l I think.

Then remove thermostat as above, put back together and pour coolant back in.

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