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I would replace it with a 195 degree thermostat. That will get the engine to temperature for max fuel control.
Roy
Removal and Installation
1. NOTE: The thermostat and thermostat housing are serviced as an assembly.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting. See: Vehicle Lifting > Procedures
2. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding See: Cooling System > Procedures > Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding.
3. Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories.
4. Remove the 2 nuts and position aside the power steering tube.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
5. Remove the cooling fan motor and shroud. For additional information, refer to Cooling Fan Motor and Shroud See: Radiator Cooling Fan Motor > Removal and Replacement.
6. Remove the 2 bolts, the stud bolt and position aside the A/C compressor.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
7. Remove the 3 bolts and reposition the thermostat housing to gain access to the hose clamps.
- Remove and discard the gasket.
- To install, tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
8. Disconnect the radiator and heater hoses from the thermostat housing.
9. NOTE: Lubricate the thermostat housing O-ring with clean engine coolant.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
10. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding See: Cooling System > Procedures > Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding.
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Friday, January 25th, 2019 AT 2:32 PM
