tools_needed.JPG
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Here are the tools you will need.
12MM long socket or a shorty with a small extension
Plyers to ta...
first_look.JPG
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Here we can see what we are dealing with. I removed the air intake hoses already and I have been soa...
hoses_off.JPG
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The upper radiator hose was simply removed from the housing and shoved to the side. I found it easie...
dirty_housing.JPG
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I was able to take the bolts out using the 12MM and nothing snapped. (yah me!!!)
This is what we ar...
dirty_block.JPG
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And this is the nasty engine side.
clean_housing.JPG
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This is after scraping off the nasty gasket and hitting it with sandpaper to clean it up.
Once I fi...
clean_block.JPG
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I also hit the engine side with sandpaper and wiped it out the best that I could.
Once wiped out, I...
proper_placement.JPG
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When putting the new thermostat back in the housing, make sure you put the correct side in.
If it i...
silicone_housing.JPG
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First, I put silicone on the housing itself. Make sure you get around the bolt holes.
gasket_&_silicone.JPG
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Then put on the gasket and (not pictured) more silicone.
replace_housing.JPG
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and finally, put the housing back on the engine.
I had already sprayed the bolts with WD-40 at this...

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