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How do I change the %@#! coolant thermostat??

How do I change the %@#! coolant thermostat??

Postby thatdamngoodcire777 » Fri Jul 02, 2010 10:30 am

I've looked at repair manuals and scouered the internet but I can't seem to find out how to change the coolant thermostat on my 00 V6 Solara! Some people say you need to remove a bunch of belts and parts to get to it and some say just drain and replace the coolant. I know its located near the water intel hose but that's as far as I get. Does anyone have any images on where the housing is for the thermostat and which three bolts I need to take off? Images is what I really need most. Thanks for any help!
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Re: How do I change the %@#! coolant thermostat??

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Re: How do I change the %@#! coolant thermostat??

Postby DSM_Lara » Sat Jul 03, 2010 2:31 am

Checking up on your status did that thread help that I posted?
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Re: How do I change the %@#! coolant thermostat??

Postby dug320 » Sat Jul 03, 2010 10:24 am

Remember to use Toyota coolant.
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Re: How do I change the %@#! coolant thermostat??

Postby thatdamngoodcire777 » Sat Jul 03, 2010 4:57 pm

Dont know how I missed that link. Yeah, that definently helped. Thanks. Took a whole 20 min with the right tools. I used the green coolant which is frowned upon by many on this forum but I will just cut down the coolant change by half the reccomended change time then switch to toyota red.
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