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replacing thermostat on 93 paj
Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 5:36 pm
by DUDELUX
i have to replace the thermostat on the paj, 93 model, 3.0lt v6.
is it just a basic bolt on/ bolt off thing or is there fiddling around to be done. i did a search but couldnt find an answer.
thanks
Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 5:48 pm
by hudson44
2 bolts and the housing is off. Easy as.
Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 6:39 pm
by DUDELUX
too easy, thanks hudson. anything else??
i can do 2 bolts and a hose.
the last time i did a thermostat, it was on my old corona.
Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 6:46 pm
by epitrochoid
don't go heavy handed when tightening the bolts back up. the alloy can strip if tightened up too much. i think the torque is about 14nm.
Also clean the bolt threads up if they come out rusty and crappy. Makes them easier to screw back in.
REgards
Epitrochoid
Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 5:50 am
by NJV6
DUDELUX wrote:
the last time i did a thermostat, it was on my old corona.
They haven't changed.....
Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 10:34 am
by DUDELUX
thanks everyone, the bad news is- its not the thermostat, its a head gasket. the good news is- there is no good news
but thanks for your help all the same