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T-Stat S70 1999

posted by  someone claiming to be sevenvolvos on  Wed Nov 19 15:53 CST 2008 [RELATED]

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As an average low-end back yard mechanic, will I be able to change the T-stat in a '99 S70 GLt? It just does not warm up and the temp gauge only goes up to 1/4 of the scale.
I have the tools. Are there any difficulties?
I now know to not tighten the coolant drain on an 850 too much.
Don't ask how I know!

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    T-Stat S70 1999

    posted by  will rehsper on  Thu Nov 20 03:11 CST 2008
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    You'll do fine. I used the coolant drain on radiator. It's so convienent I don't know why one would use anything but.

    Pay attention to the orientation of the thermostat in the housing. Have a razor blade scraper handy and plan some time into the job to use it to clean the corrosion from the mating surfaces.

    -Will








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    T-Stat S70 1999

    posted by  KlausC on  Wed Nov 19 16:54 CST 2008
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    If I can do it, anyone can. Drain out about 1 quart or so of fluid from the engine drain plug, I just loosened the bottom drain hose - a little messy, but that worked for me.
    The 1998 has t40 screws which were a pain to remove, 0thers on the board suggest buying two new screws for replacements - I could reuse mine.

    Klaus
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