01-18-2014 | #11 |
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Re: Help with splitting thermostat housing
"Computerized engine systems require a operating temperature of about 195 degrees. The emission controls as well fuel and spark systems are all calibrated to work within a given temperature range. The wrong one for the application can cause driveability, economy, emissions, and performance problems."
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01-19-2014 | #12 |
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Re: Help with splitting thermostat housing
Thanks to all. I appreciate all the comments and tips. All went well, but the tapping and WD-40 did not help me out in this case. What I found when I finally did pry it open was there was a sealant causing the halves to appear stuck. I also found I had a 165 degree thermostat and not a 160. It was good to do that I as learned more about the car and all the other work I did at the same time. I can see how well designed the seal is with the housing and the cover so just cleaned it all up and put it back together with anti-seize on the bolts. So much easier to do this with the SAMCO hoses than the stock stuff.
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01-19-2014 | #13 |
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Re: Help with splitting thermostat housing
After seeing "Schrades" deadly "signature" I was going to suggest a small pocket "knife blade" or a putty knife and a couple "taps/raps" to separate them. I assumed from your original post that there were no issues with the threads in the housing. It's good to see it behind you.
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Re: Help with splitting thermostat housing
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I'm trying to delay shipping the car with one last chance of a job to allow me to extend here in Japan for 2 more years. By the 3rd week of Feb I'll have to ship it since household goods pick up and no where to store it. Thanks for your thoughts!!
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Re: Help with splitting thermostat housing
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I even got one I found with the seein' eye cam, and don't know where it is!
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01-20-2014 | #16 |
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Re: Help with splitting thermostat housing
I think it was part of the design to make things hard to find if dropped. I was able to find that darn bolt in less than 10 seconds with the new digital inspection camera. Definitely the best tool that I have ever invested in and can't believe I waited so long to get one. It was under the front part of the motor below the damper a bit of a ways in.
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