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1,547 Answers
- Posted on Dec 23, 2010
Re: Need to replace the themostat
Remove the bolts that hold the thermostat housing onto the intake manifold of the MR2 with an adjustable wrench
and pull up on the thermostat housing to remove it from the intake. The
housing is still connected to the hose. Lift the thermostat housing and
the hose up to drain the antifreeze back into the radiator.
2
Remove the old thermostat from the hole inside of the intake
manifold and replace it with a new one. Pull the thermostat gasket off
of the top of the intake manifold and wipe the manifold clean with a
towel.
3
Place a bead of RTV gasket maker around the bottom edge of
the thermostat housing and allow it to dry for 15 minutes. Place the
thermostat housing back onto the intake manifold and bolt the housing
back into place. Allow 15 more minutes of drying time and slightly
tighten the bolts again. This will form a solid seal between the intake
manifold and the thermostat housing.
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