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COOL
THERMOSTAT
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CHECKING THE THERMOSTAT
1. Check:
• thermostat
1
Does not open at 50 ~ 54 °C (122 ~
129.2 °F)
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Replace.
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a. Suspend the thermostat in a container filled
with water.
b. Slowly heat the water.
c. Place a thermometer in the water.
d. While stirring the water, observe the ther-
mostat and thermometer’s indicated tem-
perature.
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Thermostat
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Thermometer
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Water
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Container
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Fully closed
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Fully open
TIP:
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If the accuracy of the thermostat is in doubt,
replace it. A faulty thermostat could cause seri-
ous overheating or overcooling.
2. Check:
• thermostat cover
• thermostat housing (cylinder head)
Cracks/damage
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Replace.
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INSTALLING THE THERMOSTAT
1. Install:
• thermostat
1
• O-ring
2
• thermostat cover
3
TIP:
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Install the thermostat with its breather hole
a
facing up.
2. Fill:
• cooling system
(with the specified amount of the recom-
mended coolant)
Refer to “CHANGING THE COOLANT” in
chapter 3.
3. Check:
• cooling system
Leak
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Repair or replace any faulty part.
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