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PostSubject: Re: Write-Up: Thermostat Installation   Write-Up: Thermostat Installation - Page 4 EmptyWed Oct 05, 2011 4:19 pm

Yes, COLD engine!
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dboydakid wrote:
question....do you do this procedure with the car cold???? and does that prevent losing coolant..or are you going to loose coolant regardless?

Yes COLD! Unless you want to give urself some nice steam/liquid burns! Yes, you are going to lose some coolant.
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PostSubject: Re: Write-Up: Thermostat Installation   Write-Up: Thermostat Installation - Page 4 EmptyWed Oct 05, 2011 5:15 pm

Listen to these guys - let the engine cool at least an hour, and even then be careful. You'll loose enough coolant that you can catch most of it with 10-15 paper shop towels crammed over the bell housing, but some will probably drip to the ground. I use a steel Blitz pan.

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'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes

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PostSubject: Re: Write-Up: Thermostat Installation   Write-Up: Thermostat Installation - Page 4 EmptyWed Oct 05, 2011 5:33 pm

ahaha..ok cool..yea i have pans..i just hate when it spills on engine and i have to smell it for some days ..thanks
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PostSubject: Re: Write-Up: Thermostat Installation   Write-Up: Thermostat Installation - Page 4 EmptyMon Jul 16, 2012 10:18 pm

One thing I never see mentioned when changing to a 180 degree 'stat is does it throw a trouble code to the computer? Do you have to reprogram? I am considering doing this mod.
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PostSubject: Re: Write-Up: Thermostat Installation   Write-Up: Thermostat Installation - Page 4 EmptyTue Jul 17, 2012 12:06 am

You dont see it mentioned because Rivieras will not throw a code for running at 180°. I've even run at 160° without any code. However, I don't recommend the 160 t-stat unless you can tune the PCM to activate the KR sensors (stock program doesnt activate until above 158°. Still, 180° is good enough for a daily driver.

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'05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26

'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes

'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30
3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails
KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers
EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch

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PostSubject: Re: Write-Up: Thermostat Installation   Write-Up: Thermostat Installation - Page 4 EmptySat Mar 09, 2013 3:12 pm

Just changed thermostat literally right now, am I supposed to make sure there's no bubbles in the cooling system?
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PostSubject: Re: Write-Up: Thermostat Installation   Write-Up: Thermostat Installation - Page 4 EmptySat Mar 09, 2013 4:30 pm

You can if you like, but the bubbles will find their way out eventually.

I've never burped mine, even after removing the engine.

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'05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26

'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes

'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30
3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails
KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers
EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch

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