1998 Subaru Forester thermostat location

1998 SUBARU FORESTER
180,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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STEVEEEEB4
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where is the thermostat on a 1998 forester, subaru with a 6 cyl. eng. 2.5? 2.8? or close,
Mar 10, 2010 at 6:37 AM
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CRZYDRVR
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It is located on the bottom side of the water pump. ( at the other end of the lower radiator hose) A word to the wise; use a genuine Subaru replacement thermostat or you will have a headache on your hands.
Mar 16, 2010 at 8:19 AM
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