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Old 12-08-2007, 01:26 PM
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thermostat replacement
Does any one know if I have to remove the fan before I start to wokr on replacing the thermostat?
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Old 12-08-2007, 03:15 PM
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yes you have to remove the fan and the fan cover and then remove the three small scews.
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How difficult a job is replacing the termostat? Any tutorials out there?
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its easy, $150 at local shop.
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why are you replacing the thermostat?

how many miles?

I6 or V8?


not a lot of info to answer your question.
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I had first problem with the temperature gage which points at red after the engine started for about 5 minutes. And when I re-started car, the temperature is at edge of the blue-white, too low. Clearly the water is not warmed up. I have reseted the computer,now, the gage temp lookes fine but the water temp is still not hot. the is car is 3.0 with 55k on it.
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Old 12-11-2007, 04:25 PM
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While you are in there check the water pump for leaks. My 3.0L lost the pump at 37K and the thermostat and housing were shot also.
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Old 12-18-2007, 11:49 PM
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will a thermostat staying open cause the tamp gauge to go to the red even if the vehicle hasn't been started?
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Water Pump Thermostate, etc
I have done a water pump , thermostate and belts on my 03 if you need advice and what to do ask me...
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Old 12-19-2007, 04:31 PM
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How difficult is it to do the thermostat?
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