Thermostat removal?
#1
Thermostat removal?
[This is 2002 Max SE manual]
Just wanted to ask, for people who have done this, how did you get the thermostat bolts off?
If your standing at the passenger fender with the hood open looking at the thermostat head on: the right top one is easy.
The bottom one is tricky but doable.
The top LEFT one is the one I cant get.
The thing which you use to adjust the belt tension is really close to the bolt and I cant get a ratchet in there.
Any ideas?
Can I get this off without taking off the belt tension-er thing?
Thanks
Just wanted to ask, for people who have done this, how did you get the thermostat bolts off?
If your standing at the passenger fender with the hood open looking at the thermostat head on: the right top one is easy.
The bottom one is tricky but doable.
The top LEFT one is the one I cant get.
The thing which you use to adjust the belt tension is really close to the bolt and I cant get a ratchet in there.
Any ideas?
Can I get this off without taking off the belt tension-er thing?
Thanks
#4
1/4" ratchet, extension, standard 10 mm socket, deep 10 mm socket, and pliers(clamp removal) = The only tools I needed for my 02. No belt removal necessary. It does help to bring a little patience, too.
Especially once you have coolant on your hands and are putting the bolts back in.
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#6
I am assuming that the thermostat is located at the passenger side hose inlet to the engine. I have to replace mine and I am glad I found this information. I have short fat fingers so it looks like I am in for some fun. I will do the job myself if I can see the part, otherwise I leave most to the professionals.
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#7
I am assuming that the thermostat is located at the passenger side hose inlet to the engine. I have to replace mine and I am glad I found this information. I have short fat fingers so it looks like I am in for some fun. I will do the job myself if I can see the part, otherwise I leave most to the professionals.![Smilie](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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