I'm in the middle of replacing my thermostat. I've drained the coolant, removed the bolts and such. I know you can use a sealant gasket and I'm pretty sure that's what is sealing everything up. I bought my thermostat and a gasket from Nissan.

I put my hand on the thermostat and give a good tug and this thing doesn't budge, it's like it's welded or basically super glued on. I did a quick search and it doesn't seem anybody has this issue just straight forward installation.

I've tried wedging a pipe and knocking it with a hammer, some vice grips. How in the hell do I get this thing to break free? Do I need to take steroids? Any tips would be appreciated.

 

did you get all 3 bolts? the last one is very well hidden.

 

i've checked, double, and then triple checked. All 3 bolts are out.

 

when i did my wifes i had the same problem. that bolt tucked under the timing chain cover got me hung up. thats the only thing i can think of unless you got a bunch of corrosion built up under there.

 

it was the 3rd bolt. I removed the timing chain cover bolt not even realizing it. Just changed it took 5 minutes. live and learn.

 

Sometimes they get seized up on there (just like the two front access covers on the timing cover, those are a PITA too)...get a pry bar, no reason to worry about damaging the old thermostat housing.

That is, of course, since you have all 3 bolts out.

How's the Max doing, anyway? I remember seeing that thing a year ago or so on one of my many trips down to Oak Ridge...

 

needs a water pump. im planning on replacing some things get it running well and the turd will be back out on the road. In a year I plan to have the entire car repainted.

 

 

glad u got it out

 

Wow! One step closer to having that thing back on the road. I didn't know you planned to repaint either. Your max will look pretty sweet soon (sittin' next to mine, that is.)

 

congrat!!

 

ha. i hope to have it all done in a year. bought quite a few things, I went a little nuts these past couple of days but I want it running better than new and look better than new eventually. Just bought a c/f hood

 

c/f hood will at least make it match your bumper for now . JK. Tell me when you get it up and running and we can hit the dragon!

 

hahaha. knew that was it. i cused at mine and scared it into submission.

 

i had the same situation on my 92. it was corroded and wouldnt budge. patience pays.

 

I had the same problem today. I got all three bolts out and could not remove the thermostat. I put everything back together and I must have unjammed the thermostat because it worked fine afterwards.

 

yea gotta do mine this week when i get my new rad in...