1997 Nissan Truck thermostat

1997 NISSAN TRUCK
186,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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RASBASTAS
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Where is the thermostat? I have removed the top radiator hose and removed the housing at the engine but there is no thermostat and no place to put one. I have checked the lower hose and there is not one there either. The truck has to have a thermostat but I can't find it. Please don't tell me it is at the engine where the top hose connects because it isn't. I removed the housing and there is no machined indent to place the thermostat into. Thanks. Joe
Jul 14, 2009 at 5:02 PM
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BUDDYCRAIGG
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it's where the lower hose attaches to the block.

PS on some models, i find it easier to remove the power steering pump to help get to the housing bolts.
Jul 14, 2009 at 6:49 PM
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RASBASTAS
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You answer was right on. I removed the PS unit and that made it much easier to get to the housing. Thanks for your advice. Joe
Jul 15, 2009 at 6:50 AM
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