barrynyc

Hi all, since it has been quite cool in the NE I have been using the heat quite often. Lately, when I turn the heat on, the temp gauge drops considerably and does not return to normal (middle of gauge) until I turn the heat off. My friend thinks its the Thermostat, I believe he is right. Can this be changed by a relative novice and where is it anyway. (I installed my tranny cooler myself in the summmer). any thoughts, opinions.....Otherwise I have to go to the dreaded Kings Nissan here in Brooklyn. All they do is complain about the aftermarket stuff on the car.

Sorry I did not post this in the 4th Gen forum, but it was down.

Barry-nYc

Micah95GLE

I'm pretty sure that it can be changed easily. It will require draining the coolant, though, so you might as well plan on a radiator flush and fill. DBM posted the instructions for changing the thermostat a year ago. See if you can find it with a search, or it might be in one of the stickies on the 4th-gen board. Mine went bad on Thanksgiving morning last year.

Agressive Racin

i have the same problem except mine drops to cold whenever i move.
but i have directions if you want just aim me at dorikinofnj on aim

1MAX2NV

iTrader: (5)

Barry..it should be fairly striaght forward. Drain the radiator. Follow the lower radiator hose towards the engine. Where the hose ends there is a water neck. The themostat should be inside of it. The water neck is held by with three bolts. Fill the radiator back with 50/50 mixture. If you do pay someone to do it, it should not cost more than 1 hour labor.

barrynyc

I will let you know tom what I ended up doing. Doesn't sound too difficult.
Barry

1MAX2NV

iTrader: (5)

There might be a gasket and you might have to use some sealant. I never replaced one on the max, but I have done it on my other cars before.