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Date:         Mon, 21 May 2007 12:24:47 -0400
Reply-To:     Walt Spak <b20swalt@CITY-NET.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Walt Spak <b20swalt@CITY-NET.COM>
Subject:      Re: thermostat removal
Comments: To: craig cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <d1ea9acf0705201436l4ae35c52rb4d132d15a51c9da@mail.gmail.com>
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Craig,


I have had to use a large screwdriver and pry the thermostat out.  I
does damage the thermost though.


Walt






craig cowan wrote:


> Hello List. I was able to FINALLY get the lower thermostat housing off
> my 1.9 engine in order to replace the thermostat, but simply cannot
> figure out how the thermostat comes out of the engine (without me
> breaking something first). Does it just pull down? Do i have to twist
> it?
>
> It was stuck open i believe.....if that makes a difference.
> Any help would be greatly appreciated!
>
> Have a great day!
> -Craig
> '85GL
>
>
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