Help Getting To My Thermostat

[Oka]

Yeah, about that t-stat. You'll immediately note a down-tilt to the t-state housing once you get there. Given the position and holding everything in place while attaching, I've found it pretty easy for the outer wrapped t-stat gasket to move around in the housing channel and not allow the cover to fully seat. However you do it, just look for a thin concentric gap around the t-stat cover before you tighten everything down.

If you're serious about replacing the temp sensor, consider doing with a valve cover reseal if it's anywhere close to due.

The temperature sensor is so hidden. Guess it would be better to do it with the seal, so, I'll leave that job alone for now.

[Oka]

No idea on the bolt, someone can help with this one as you're right, it's not a high strength part like the hex screws on a good old 5 cylinder.

I believe the t-stat will only fit properly in one direction, you'll see once you have everything apart.

The lower bolt. I have lot's of articulating tools, but can't really get to this bolt. Don't know what to do. I may have to give it another try. It is tough to do since the t-stat is slanted with the bolt. My hands are not that small to articulate good enough. That's a tough one.