1996 thermostat location

catmn333 · Post by **catmn333** » 26 Feb 2005, 08:07

is thermostat locate under upper radiator hose?

the one i purchased with rubber o ring seems to big

turbotim2 · Post by **turbotim2** » 26 Feb 2005, 14:41

Yes, it is in the goose neck at the motor end of the upper radiator hose. It is very easy to change. Drain a little antifreeze, remove the upper hose at the engine, pull the bleed off hose from the goose neck (small diameter hose that goes to your resevoir), remove the 2 torx screws on the goose neck. The goose neck will pull right off and the old thermostat will be right there. Switch it out and reverse the process back together. Don't forget to top off the anti freeze and check it several times over the next few days to make sure it is full.

Post by **matthew1** » 27 Feb 2005, 12:17

This might come in handy

https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/tstat.php