Thermostate

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RAJESH VAKIL
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How to change thermostate in 1998 Toyato Camry
Dec 28, 2010 at 5:42 PM
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RASMATAZ
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HINT: Removal of the thermostat would have an adverse effect, causing a lowering of cooling efficiency. Do not remove the thermostat, even if the engine tends to overheat.

Drain engine coolant.
w/ Oil Cooler: Remove oil filter.
Remove water inlet and thermostat.

Remove the 2 nuts, and disconnect the water inlet from the water pump cover.
Remove the thermostat.
Remove the gasket from the thermostat.

Dec 28, 2010 at 5:58 PM
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