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462 hits | 65.49 KB | Posted: 10/15/06
Two half inch bolts that couldn't be more poorly located for access, removability or for re-installa...

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508 hits | 60.69 KB | Posted: 10/15/06
All 1/2" wrenches on deck, as it's a 1/16th of a turn at a time to get the bolts started on un-doing...

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580 hits | 49.68 KB | Posted: 10/15/06
Pull the upper rad hose off for better access, but I leave the smaller bypass hose on until later, t...

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436 hits | 58.53 KB | Posted: 10/15/06
Pull off the coolant temp sensor plug for better access as well. I had to clock mine slightly differ...

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441 hits | 80.25 KB | Posted: 10/15/06
The upper bolt, on the passenger's side, is easy enough to access using 1/4" drive socket, extension...

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450 hits | 75.01 KB | Posted: 10/15/06
You can barely catch and tease off the lower, driver's side bolt with the 1/4" drive 1/2" socket, wi...

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434 hits | 49.72 KB | Posted: 10/15/06
Lay a bit of sealant on the inside of the now cleaned T-stat housing locating indent. I use Permatex...

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417 hits | 59.46 KB | Posted: 10/15/06
In goes the Stant 205 degree T-stat. Yes, 205 degrees, it's Winter up here and it warms the car up m...

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464 hits | 52.23 KB | Posted: 10/15/06
On goes more sealant onto the gasket.

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464 hits | 46.36 KB | Posted: 10/15/06
Slap the p!$$ poor quality ROL gasket on over the sealant. Look closely and you can make out the num...

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481 hits | 60.76 KB | Posted: 10/15/06
More sealant over the terrible quality ROL gasket and slap the whole thing back together.