xpl0sive Member 421 Member For: 16y 4m 27d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 17/03/12 04:58 AM Share Posted 17/03/12 04:58 AM 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 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/79345-removing-thermostat-housing/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
XR6menace BANNED Banned 1,462 Member For: 18y 1m 20d Gender: Not Telling Location: banned Posted 17/03/12 05:59 AM Share Posted 17/03/12 05:59 AM 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...How 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...Step 2: Grab a 1/2" socket and remove the 2 bolts from the housing...Step 3: The old stat will either be attached to the upper housing or still in the hole awaiting some persuasion with a screwdriver Step 4: Replace the O'ring and stat and fitting is a reverse of the above...Step 5: And don't forget to rinse off any spillage and run the car and check for leaks...Easy eh? Now top up your coolant but if you have done this correctly you will only lose 300mls MAX Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/79345-removing-thermostat-housing/#findComment-1211088 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1600dave Donating Members 872 Member For: 14y 5m 7d Posted 17/03/12 09:29 AM Share Posted 17/03/12 09:29 AM 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. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/79345-removing-thermostat-housing/#findComment-1211151 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xpl0sive Member 421 Member For: 16y 4m 27d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 17/03/12 10:50 AM Author Share Posted 17/03/12 10:50 AM Thanks heaps boys! Will give this a crack tomorrow. Cheers Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/79345-removing-thermostat-housing/#findComment-1211171 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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