180 deg. thermostat

[porchy]

How hard is it to replace the thermostat and where is it? I am not next to my car at the moment and wont be for about another month. Well anyways justy trying to get an idea of how hard or easy it is going to be to change it out. Thanks

[Ghostface Mag]

How hard is it to replace the thermostat and where is it? I am not next to my car at the moment and wont be for about another month. Well anyways justy trying to get an idea of how hard or easy it is going to be to change it out. Thanks

Right here...Take the two 10mm off that is holding the holes on..It is pretty easy,just messing(probably because I never try to save the coolant)...LOL The same way you took the old thermostat out you put the new one in...BTW don't forget to Burp the motor when everything is sealed and done..

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[porchy]

Lol! Thanks!

[Big Boy]

Yes, it's pretty easy.

The only thing I'll add is to use a large zip lock bag to catch the coolant after loosening the bolts or not.

[Gdragich]

Here is the easy step by step with video: LX Thermostat Changeout Video *
Takes about 15-20 minutes.

[Brokencrank]

Yes, it's pretty easy.

The only thing I'll add is to use a large zip lock bag to catch the coolant after loosening the bolts or not.

And I'd like to add the concept of using a name brand bag...not the cheap, prone to leak type

[bigdan1]

on a stock engine would you say that t`s worth it ?

I woulndt want to loose some gas mileage ....
what are the benifits ? any negatives ?

[Hal'sMag]

The 170 threw codes in early morning dur9ing the inter. The 180 doesn't, and I found little performance difference.

I gained >.5 mpg with the change

[Knightrider]

if i got the 180 tstat, do i HAVE to do the starscan thing to adjust when the fans cut on and off or is that optional

[stevesrt8]

you do not have to. The car will run cooler at higher speeds only.

Around town the fans will not work until the factory settings, so the change will be very small.

All you need is a Predator.

[slammed300c]

does anyone havea model for the 180 stat? can i buy it advance auto?

[Gdragich]

I would go with the Jet one. I have the autozone one, and it isn;t very accurate-opens at 176, so I get codes constantly. I am awaiting a Jet to replace so no codes. If it opens too soon, too often you get the codes. No biggie-I can clear with Superchips, but just makes the heart skip a beat when the engine light goes off just as you have merged into freeway traffic!