Where can i get a 180 t-stat?
08-18-2004, 08:17 PM
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Where can i get a 180 t-stat?
Where can i get a 180 t-stat, are they easy to install? What are the benefits of a new t-stat. Feedback please.
08-18-2004, 08:19 PM
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Check your local parts stores for one. It will lower operating temps, which will increase the life of your engine, as well as give you better milage, and even a few HP.
08-18-2004, 08:32 PM
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Uhh, very... very easy. your upper radiator hose connects to the coolant neck / thermostat housing, two bolts hold the thermostat housing to the intake manifold, remove it then take the thermostat out get a new thermostat, o-ring and gasket, scrape the old gasket off and put the new one on I always use some RTV also.
08-18-2004, 08:32 PM
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Buy Chilton'* #28200 at the same time, along with the fiber gasket and rubber seal for the thermostat/housing. You need the book anyway. With it, the first time you do this should take less than an hour. 20 minutes for each change after that. Put a rag down in the lower intake while you CAREFULLY scrape the old gasket off.
08-19-2004, 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by willwren
I dunno if Napa sells Chiltons? They'll order it in a couple days if they don't. Ask Kennginn. He'* a Napa Manager 
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