1990 Toyota Corolla THERMOSTAT

165,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CHRIS33141
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CAR TEMPERATURE GOES UP REALLY HIGH, BELIEVE IT IS THE THERMOSTAT THAT NEEDS TO BE CHANGED. WHERE IS IT LOCATED?
Jan 11, 2010 at 11:40 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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follow the lower radiator hose back to the engine and thats where the thermostat housing should be.
Jan 12, 2010 at 1:47 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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On this engine it is lower hose that connects to thermostat housing directly under distributor.

Use a Toyota part and make sure the thermostat weep hole is pointing at 11:00 when installed, replace thermostat seal.
Jan 12, 2010 at 4:47 AM
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