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Old 04-22-2004, 01:16 PM
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Default Help me? Q'*? on MAFscreen and 180 stat

First of all ive read and read and cannot find a conclusive response on weather to remove the MAF screen or not, so i would like final and formal arguments.

and i want to put in at least a 180stat but sadly dont know how. and cant find it in tech info. so please a quickie how to. im not stupid i just need to locate it and how to change it

oh and finally where'* the fuel filter located, im getting all my stuff ready for my FULL tuneup and want it

THANK YOU verry verrry much
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Buy Chilton'* #28200 manual. That'll get you through the thermostat change. You need the manual anyway.

Leave the MAF screen in until you install a smooth-walled intake pipe and conical filter.

Fuel filter is located inside the frame rail under your front passenger'* feet.
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The t-stat is pretty easy: just follow the upper radiator hose to the engine block, it connects to the thermostat housing. undo the two bolts and lift. remove old t-stat, put in new t-stat (use a new gasket too!) top off coolant.
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There'* alot more to worry about. Properly removing the old fiber gasket without getting debris in the lower intake, the proper way to prevent losing coolant, torquing the studs back down, etc.

Buy the book. It'* only 15 bucks or so.
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thanks a ton! could u tell me how/where to get that manual, cuz the stock one sucks. also easiest way to change fuel filter.

DANKE shoen ya'll
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Most auto parts stores carry that book. It covers 1986-99. Call around. Chilton'* is preferred over Haynes or Clymer.
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You know whats weird...my fuel filter is near the fuel tank, not near the passanger'* feet.
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Ok, was 95 the first year for that? I know 92/93 are up front.
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yep my 95 has the fuel filter on the passenger side too closer to the tank
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any pointers on how to change and leak the least fuel?
AND, quick pcv valve instructions?


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