Shuuuuutttt uppppPPPPP !

Its 1 something almost 2 am. Im still up. why ? Trying to finish some work.

damn it AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH I HATE LIFE !

*starring at the thermostat, its in my room *

 

just let me know.. i'll come pick it up tonight if need be

 

****, now Im afraid of going out, ppl might kidnap me so they can get the thermostat ... rofl

I hope I can start tomorrow.

 

You haven't installed this yet!?

 

Will do it today ... nice weather out :D

 

Put the bleed nipple in it's correct position, where there is an indentation in the thermostat housing. It's not imperative but it's correct.

Paul.

 

is it done yet???

 

Nope, I was doing bunch of other stuff. replacing all fluids, changing some gaskets, check and see if there is an exhaust leak, etc. and I got some stuff to do tomorrow so I expect everything to be done on monday. (car on jack stand now, and its already dark outside)

this is my second time replacing the thermostat, damn for some reason its a bitch to get that housing off (for me). Grrr, cut myself a bit

*shurgs*

 

!@#$*U)!@*$)!@*$

It might rain tomorrow AND Monday @!)$E*!@#)$!Q@$*)

WHat the

I dont care, unless its too heavy, Im just gonna continue. foooook this weather.

 

Car almost done. Hopefully I can get it back down from Jackstands early tomorrow (it might rain ... )

 

Car is back on the road, so far it seems to be fine.

What kind of data u guys need ? Before/After temp? Cruising temp ? Anything ?

I still have to jack it up tomorrow to do the Brake fluid swap (cuz its raining today, water = no good for brake fluid)

 

Apparently mazda has an updated thermostat design as well which opens lower and flows better...

How easy is it to change the thermostat? The dealership wants 2hrs of labor to do it.

 

I'd say twenty on mine since I don't have the battery in the front. So, maybe around 30 to 45 min, then you gotta add hours if you run into any problems. The reason the dealer wants two hours is once they punch there card and take their good old time pulling it in then getting all their stuff ready, on top of talking to everyone else also it will already be an hour.

 

I need a DIY lol...

 

u just need basic hand tools to change it out.

 

Where? Link ?

 

I'll get the part # tomorrow.

 

were there any instructions that came with it and were they helpful?

 

All the data that you care to collect is good but, with you, I'm most interested in knowing how much heat is available through your HVAC system on a cold day (Or night).

Paul.

 

/Thread Jack/ Have you by chance had a moment to look at the PM I sent you over the weekend? Thanks! /Thread Jack

Woot post #700!!! It's only taken me four years!!

 

There is no instructions, not like its needed. Since its the same as changing out the stock thermostat.

it sounds like u never done this b4, its not hard trust me.

Will do sir. I will try to get my laptop out to monitor the temps.

 

Are you sure you sent one to me and not Sheldon (Mazmart 6)? I look through the mail constantly.

Paul.

 

yes i have not done this before and thanks for the heads up

 

Would this reduce the amount of heat available from the heater during the colder months?

 

Probably a bit....it drops the "core " temp about 8-10 degrees The heater temp has never been a problem for me though....