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Possible thermostat problem?

Posted: Tue Dec 31, 2002 10:29 am
by CoolZ26
I've been noticing on my commutes to work that my temp guage never goes any higher than between the Cold mark the and 1/4 mark.  The heater blows somewhat warm air.  I think its the thermostat since the car has 144k and its never been changed.  Can anyone tell me what temp thermostat to get for a 94 3100 and also where the thermastat is located?  I checked it out for about a minute on my way into work yesterday but it was getting dark.  Any help is appreciated.

Thanks

Possible thermostat problem?

Posted: Tue Dec 31, 2002 2:44 pm
by Guest
I would get a 180 t-stat--it is located at the end up your upper rad hose on the engine side....2 13mm nuts/bolts and there it is..has a rubber o ring around it--be sure to replace it too.

Possible thermostat problem?

Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2003 2:23 pm
by Guest
Quote (BerettaGT/14ASEcerts @ Dec. 31 2002,1:44)2 13mm nuts/bolts and there it is..
So Chris do you know a special trick to changing the thermo on the 3100's?  I remember changing mine and it was a pain in the ###.  All the bolts were hard to get at etc..

Possible thermostat problem?

Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2003 3:05 pm
by z284pwr
Quote (Microdvd @ Jan. 01 2003,2:23)Quote (BerettaGT/14ASEcerts @ Dec. 31 2002,1:44)2 13mm nuts/bolts and there it is..
So Chris do you know a special trick to changing the thermo on the 3100's?  I remember changing mine and it was a pain in the ###.  All the bolts were hard to get at etc..
He may be thinking about the 2.8/3.1, they're easier to get to if I remember correctly...

Possible thermostat problem?

Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2003 11:54 pm
by Guest
Changing the thermo on my Z26 was a pain in the @ss.  The header crossover is blocking where you need to get to.  Hope you have some swivels and a few hours.