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1991 Ford Tempo Thermostat Replacement

I drive a 1991 Ford Tempo. I recently had the Oil Changed and Oil Filter Changed. Power Steering Fluid was also really old and dirty, had that changed too.

Now, I spent $60.00 to have a mechanic diagnose my over heating problem. Apparently my Thermostat is ''stuck open'' so it needs to be replaced. Instead of spending the $170.00 to have them replace my thermostat I'm going to do it myself. I purchased a new Thermostat and Gasket from Napa Auto Parts, and now need instruction on how to replace it.

If I follow the Radiator hose to the engine, will I find the Thermostat? And should I know anything Special when replacing it? Thank you in Advance! :D

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I have a 91 ford tempo gl and I can tell you out of experience you would be better off not going through the frustration and get a mechanic to do it.

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Just follow top hose back to engine then go at it slowly you will do fine

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