R50 T-stat

[kmgar99]

Did a search of the forums, but nothing showed up for R50's....Has anyone done this yet....Where is the thermostat located.....

 

Man I need to find a repair manual.....local dealer did'nt even have one in stock.

[snosnk]

<digs out the haynes book>.........

 

looks like fun..

 

for the vg33

 

it says (in a nutshell):

disconnect the negative terminal from the battery

remove the lower engine cover (if equiped)

drain the radiator and engine block

remove the cooling fan

remove the upper radiator hose

remove the ac drive belt

remove the upper idler pulley bracket (looks like 5 bolts)

unbolt the coolant tube from the front of the engine

loosen the hose clamp on the lower radiator hose

and remove it from the themostat housing cover

remove the thermostat housing from the engine

be prepared for coolant to spill when the gasket seal is broken

remove the themostat

scrape off any old gasket material or sealant from the thermostat housing

then clean with laquer thinner

apply rtv silicone to the perimeter of the cover

install the new thermostat with the jiggle valve up (anybody know what a jiggle valve is??)

bolt the cover in place within 5 minutes of applying sealant

torque to 144-180 in-lbs

reverse for install

 

 

probably a little more than you were after, but i hope it helps.

[lewisnc100]

Here's a picture from my timing belt change. This is with the radiator, fan, belts and pulleys removed. The thermostat is inside of the thermostat housing where the coolant hose connects.

 

http://groups.msn.com/LewisPictures/97path...hoto&PhotoID=14

[Pezzy]

kmgar99 you have a PM

[kmgar99]

Thanks Everyone....With everyones reply, i'm good to go....I think it's time to do the Timing Belt, water pump, and associated items while i'm in that area.....maybe even an electric fan conversion....

[02silverpathy]

Do the fan...have I said that enough yet?? That fan is hott, or is it cold? Anyway it is well worth all $ and efforts!!! (pounds on table )