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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 11:39 PM
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Please post DIY for thermostat replacement.

Can someone kindly post instructions how to change my thermostat and suggest what temp to use.
Thanks!
Al

P.S. I used the search feature and came up with nada...
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Old Jan 22, 2006 | 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by EyeBall Fixer...(o)(x)
Can someone kindly post instructions how to change my thermostat and suggest what temp to use.
Thanks!
Al

P.S. I used the search feature and came up with nada...
Best I can do. Be sure to use an OEM thermostat! Some who have used aftermarket thermostats on their RX-7s have had problems. Not sure about the RX-8, but why take a chance?
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Old Jan 22, 2006 | 09:41 AM
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Hey "Old Guy",
Thanks for posting the instructions!
Looks like a it'll be a slam dunk.
Al
..from another "Old Guy"
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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 09:19 AM
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Are they serious that you have to unbolt the belts and the waterpump pulley to get to the thermostat?
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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 09:30 AM
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That was a bit much to me.

btw: I rarely get much above 180 degf on my coolant so I guess rarely full open.

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Are they serious that you have to unbolt the belts and the waterpump pulley to get to the thermostat?
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