Thermostst Replacement

[ohsix9]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

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