what is proper way to change thermostat

[bluemonster1]

need to know the proper way to change thermostat.Without making a mess with the coolant everywhere,what procedure would be best to make the change.Would I have to siphone the coolant down,don't want to drain coolant from the plug,that is messy.

 

[modsrx]

good luck blue ......u can try to put ragg on hose and put long nose vise grip but u will do a little mess

 

[9801srx]

need to know the proper way to change thermostat.Without making a mess with the coolant everywhere,what procedure would be best to make the change.Would I have to siphone the coolant down,don't want to drain coolant from the plug,that is messy.

thats what i do.get about 4 or 5 feet of 1/4 gas line and feed it in to the coolant bottle and as far down the long hose that goes to the water pump as you can.start it sphoning and go have a beer ,it takes a while because of the small hose but when you get 3-4 liters out you shouldn't have any mess.

 

[bluemonster1]

that's what I like to hear..something positive.Thanks 9801srx.
And mod you prefer the rag method..shessh!!!

 

[bluemonster1]

might need a beer afterwards after sucking some coolant into my mouth from siphoning..but hey..works for me...lol

 

[9801srx]

thats how we dooes it.lol.

 

[PhatboyC]

How long does a thermostat usually last?

 

[snomofo]

might need a beer afterwards after sucking some coolant into my mouth from siphoning..but hey..works for me...lol

Use some clear/tygon or "see through" hose to avoid the bad taste.

 

[PhatboyC]

How long does a thermostat usually last?

Or let me rephrase that. How many of you had to change your thermostat cause it broke?

 

[modsrx]

Or let me rephrase that. How many of you had to change your thermostat cause it broke?

mind broke

 

[bluemonster1]

and mine could possibly be broke to,have to dismantle .

 

[PhatboyC]

Why you say that? How can you tell?

 

[bluemonster1]

I won't know until I open it up and check,but something is not right.I ordered a thermostat and gasket and will wait till it arrives and then take apart.At least I will know that will be working properly.You see what happened to mod's thermostat,and he had his temp light going off also.