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Thermostat in 1993 SL1
I need to remove the thermostat in my 1993 SL1 to flush out mayonnaise-like
gunk caused by a blown head gasket; oil mixed with the coolant. I pulled the elbow that covers the thermostat, but found that the thermostat is built into it and held in place by a strong spring that I couldn't get any tool on. Anyone know an easy way to extract the thermostat? Thanks, Gary |
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>but found that the thermostat is built
>into it and held in place by a strong spring that I couldn't get any tool >on. > >Anyone know an easy way to extract the thermostat? Go an buy you a new thermostat. A cardboard device is included with it to remove your old one and install the new one. James |
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Gary,
I bought one for my 94 SL1 this past winter and the thermostat included the cast elbow and were sold as a unit. Prior to replacing it the car would not go past 1/8 on the temp. gauge in winter when the outside temp was cold (i.e. below 32F). I it was no fun to drive as the heater's output temp. was pathetic. chuck > I need to remove the thermostat in my 1993 SL1 to flush out mayonnaise-like > gunk caused by a blown head gasket; oil mixed with the coolant. I pulled > the elbow that covers the thermostat, but found that the thermostat is built > into it and held in place by a strong spring that I couldn't get any tool > on. > > Anyone know an easy way to extract the thermostat? > > Thanks, > > Gary |
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