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thermostat on v6
« on: 18 March 2012, 20:50:31 »
looking to change my thermostat on my 2.6 v6. when draining water via red plug on radiator how much coolant will come out just so i can get the right size bucket / bowl   :-\ ( i know sounds a dumb question )
Thanks Noel :y
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Re: thermostat on v6
« Reply #1 on: 18 March 2012, 20:53:10 »
a washing up bowl will do the job :y
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Re: thermostat on v6
« Reply #2 on: 18 March 2012, 20:55:37 »
 
Quote from: Loo-knee on 18 March 2012, 20:53:10
a washing up bowl will do the job :y
about 4ltrs then :-\
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Re: thermostat on v6
« Reply #3 on: 18 March 2012, 21:09:56 »
Quote from: noel on 18 March 2012, 20:55:37
Quote from: Loo-knee on 18 March 2012, 20:53:10
a washing up bowl will do the job :y
about 4ltrs then :-\

I think you'll need another bowl too if your washing up bowl holds 4 litres  ;) ;) You'll drain about 5  :y :y
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Re: thermostat on v6
« Reply #4 on: 18 March 2012, 21:27:48 »
thanks andy thats the answer i was looking for  :y
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Re: thermostat on v6
« Reply #5 on: 18 March 2012, 21:31:07 »
Glad thats the easy bit out the way. :)
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Re: thermostat on v6
« Reply #6 on: 18 March 2012, 22:08:52 »
Quote from: tidla on 18 March 2012, 21:31:07
Glad thats the easy bit out the way. :)
lol ;D ;D
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Re: thermostat on v6
« Reply #7 on: 19 March 2012, 18:19:10 »
well changed the stat today what a pig of a job that was. ::) Now i know why they call the b*stard bolt a b*stard bolt P.I.T.A. >:(
hope in never have to do one again  :-\
anyway job done + cleaned breathers and throttle body as well :y
so time for a nice cuppa and wash the blood off my knuckles  :y
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Re: thermostat on v6
« Reply #8 on: 19 March 2012, 19:51:05 »
Its a night mare that job but well done!!!  :y
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Re: thermostat on v6
« Reply #9 on: 19 March 2012, 20:11:57 »
Quote from: noel on 19 March 2012, 18:19:10
well changed the stat today what a pig of a job that was. ::) Now i know why they call the b*stard bolt a b*stard bolt P.I.T.A. >:(
hope in never have to do one again  :-\
anyway job done + cleaned breathers and throttle body as well :y
so time for a nice cuppa and wash the blood off my knuckles  :y

Result  :y :y :y
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Re: thermostat on v6
« Reply #10 on: 19 March 2012, 20:29:38 »
Quote from: RobseyMV6 on 19 March 2012, 19:51:05
Its a night mare that job but well done!!!  :y
thank you i feel better now its done a great sense of achievement :y
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Re: thermostat on v6
« Reply #11 on: 19 March 2012, 20:31:59 »
Quote from: Tony H on 19 March 2012, 20:11:57
Quote from: noel on 19 March 2012, 18:19:10
well changed the stat today what a pig of a job that was. ::) Now i know why they call the b*stard bolt a b*stard bolt P.I.T.A. >:(
hope in never have to do one again  :-\
anyway job done + cleaned breathers and throttle body as well :y
so time for a nice cuppa and wash the blood off my knuckles  :y

Result  :y :y :y
not a bad job apart from the b*stard bolt.But 6 hours well spent in the sun :D ;)
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Re: thermostat on v6
« Reply #12 on: 19 March 2012, 20:45:13 »
Quote from: noel on 19 March 2012, 18:19:10
well changed the stat today what a pig of a job that was. ::) Now i know why they call the b*stard bolt a b*stard bolt P.I.T.A. >:(
hope in never have to do one again  :-\
anyway job done + cleaned breathers and throttle body as well :y
so time for a nice cuppa and wash the blood off my knuckles  :y

I have so much about the bxstard bolt  ;D cant wait to tackle the job ...well done  ;) is there a special spanner for this bolt .
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Re: thermostat on v6
« Reply #13 on: 19 March 2012, 20:53:32 »
its an m socket cant remember what number though.its only a b*stard because of the angle its at :(, but i found it easier to remove the power steering fluid bottle totally made access that little bit easier  ;) but followed tb's guide in the  maintenance guide :y have some plasters ready though just in case ;D ;D ;D
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