Thermostst Replacement - Page 2

ohsix9 · 04-02-2009, 10:42 PM

I used a 180 degree thermostat out of a mid 90's 2.2l chevy cavalier. it doesn' t key into the housing exactly the same since it is centered not offset but if fits right in no cutting required. rotate it around and it will fit best in one spot and yes the internal spring clears and it opens fully. works beautiful total cost 12 bucks canadian.

djmote78 · 09-24-2009, 07:09 PM

how hard did u have to pry i have a 98 and blew a hose coming off the theremostat housing to the cylinders, I cannot get those F@@@ers out for the life of me i used a larger screwdriver and a piece of wood and could not do it. i have 85,000 miles on it, is it just that hard to get off, Is there anything attached under them i cannot see?? thanks

djmote78 · 09-24-2009, 07:11 PM

how hard did u have to pry i have a 98 and blew a hose coming off the theremostat housing to the cylinders, I cannot get those F@@@ers out for the life of me i used a larger screwdriver and a piece of wood and could not do it. i have 85,000 miles on it, is it just that hard to get off, Is there anything attached under them i cannot see?? thanks

drewl · 09-24-2009, 10:13 PM

It took a friend and I about 20 minutes to get the throttle bodies off. It helps if you pull straight up on all four corners.

Good luck.

Action · 09-24-2009, 11:12 PM

They are a bitch to get loose. Did you try putting some heat on them? I used a blow dryer.

Action

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djmote78 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Last Online: 09-24-2009 07:12 PM Location: West Phoenix My Ride: 98 VFR 800 F1 Red Posts: 20 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	changing thermostat how hard did u have to pry i have a 98 and blew a hose coming off the theremostat housing to the cylinders, I cannot get those F@@@ers out for the life of me i used a larger screwdriver and a piece of wood and could not do it. i have 85,000 miles on it, is it just that hard to get off, Is there anything attached under them i cannot see?? thanks

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drewl Philosphical Adviser Join Date: Nov 2007 Last Online: Yesterday 09:51 PM Location: Susanville, Ca - Find Me! My Ride: 2000 VFR 800 fi View my Photo Gallery Posts: 4,162 Thanks: 132 Thanked 255 Times in 192 Posts	It took a friend and I about 20 minutes to get the throttle bodies off. It helps if you pull straight up on all four corners. Good luck. __________________ Shop Steward:Chat Hooers Union, Local 151 Ministry of Activity and Participation

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Action Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Last Online: Today 09:33 AM Location: Albuquerque - Find Me! My Ride: 2004 VFR View my Photo Gallery Posts: 762 Thanks: 32 Thanked 60 Times in 54 Posts	They are a bitch to get loose. Did you try putting some heat on them? I used a blow dryer. Action __________________ 2004 VFR: Heil Bars, BMC, 2 Bros, Fender Elim, Heated Grips, +2 rear sprocket, DID gold chain, PCIII, Delkevic Headers. Tires- Pilot Road 2CT's The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts. - Bertrand Russell "Sorry Baby, I had to crash that Honda" - Pulp Fiction

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04-02-2009, 10:42 PM	#31 (permalink)
ohsix9 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Last Online: 10-07-2009 05:15 PM Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I used a 180 degree thermostat out of a mid 90's 2.2l chevy cavalier. it doesn' t key into the housing exactly the same since it is centered not offset but if fits right in no cutting required. rotate it around and it will fit best in one spot and yes the internal spring clears and it opens fully. works beautiful total cost 12 bucks canadian.

09-24-2009, 07:11 PM	#33 (permalink)
djmote78 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Last Online: 09-24-2009 07:12 PM Location: West Phoenix My Ride: 98 VFR 800 F1 Red Posts: 20 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	how hard did u have to pry i have a 98 and blew a hose coming off the theremostat housing to the cylinders, I cannot get those F@@@ers out for the life of me i used a larger screwdriver and a piece of wood and could not do it. i have 85,000 miles on it, is it just that hard to get off, Is there anything attached under them i cannot see?? thanks

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