Which thermostat is best?

Post by **priapism** » 02 May 2011, 15:15

Looks like the thermostat is going. Which one should I go with?

It's an easy job, right? (haven't done it before)

Post by **jblackburn** » 02 May 2011, 18:37

Wahler.

http://www.fcpgroton.com/product-exec/p ... 8Wahler%29

Yes, very easy job - even easier on yours than on a '98 or before since you can get to the bolts.

You might want to purchase new thermostat housing bolts beforehand. On the earlier cars, they used aluminum ones that strip out. Pick up a can of PB Blaster and soak the screws before you start.

Post by **Fish stick88** » 02 May 2011, 19:00

I've sorta got the same problem, where is the thermostat located at? my car seems to think its upwards of 150 degrees F when i start the car, if its under the engine compartment i dont believe it, there should be enough air flow, but if its in the car cab i wouldnt doubt it..

Post by **jblackburn** » 02 May 2011, 19:16

Huh? You mean the ambient air temperature sensor?

That's under the bumper on an 850; look for a little black plug on the drivers side of the air dam that has fallen off near the radiator. Plug it back into the hole it's supposed to hang from and it'll start showing the right temps.

Post by **priapism** » 03 May 2011, 09:33

jblackburn wrote:Wahler.

http://www.fcpgroton.com/product-exec/p ... 8Wahler%29

Yes, very easy job - even easier on yours than on a '98 or before since you can get to the bolts.

You might want to purchase new thermostat housing bolts beforehand. On the earlier cars, they used aluminum ones that strip out. Pick up a can of PB Blaster and soak the screws before you start.

Good info thanks. I picked up a 180 'stat. Are the bolts standard?