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Topic subjectengine running cooler than usual
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51704, engine running cooler than usual
Posted by misshift, May-23-03 04:10 AM
the car seems to be running cooler than it usually does...temp gauge is almost directly half way all the time,, now it seems to be 1/4 of the way up..any ideas?
51707, RE: engine running cooler than usual
Posted by Michael_97RS, May-23-03 04:24 AM
thermostat stuck wide open.

*edit* You are full on coolant right?



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51720, RE: engine running cooler than usual
Posted by misshift, May-23-03 07:20 AM
coolant is about a 1/4 above the low line in the overflow jug..im sure it could use more..but im think less fluid would cause it to run hotter?? howver with this car...............

where is the thermosat located on this car anyways?
51751, RE: engine running cooler than usual
Posted by John99RS, May-23-03 06:22 PM
Yeah, thermostat is stuck open. The housing is located on the head where the cap is.
51761, RE: engine running cooler than usual
Posted by misshift, May-23-03 08:09 PM
>Yeah, thermostat is stuck open. The housing is located on the
>head where the cap is.

is it located within the pipe at the cap or underneith it? whats involved in changing it? have the ability, just never had to do it.. so any help would be appreciated

thanx, todd
51785, RE: engine running cooler than usual
Posted by RoboTechDSM, May-24-03 12:48 PM
Just unbolt those 2 bolts in the thermostat housing, located on the place John99rs stated. Just go to an auto parts store and give them make and model, also, dont forget to get a gasket for it. Coolant is gonna flush out when you take out the housing, just make sure the floor is covered. Easy fix, took me less than 2 minutes.