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June 11th, 2008, 04:43 PM
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2000 Mustang
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: New Hampshire
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heat question
The last two days my cars been over heating but not too too bad but enough for me to notice... I think it's because i may be low on oil but its about time to do an oil change anyway so a few days ago i sea foamed it 3/3/3 and now im gunna do the oil change today. if its still over heating i think it may be the thermostat. if thats the case is it an easy do it yourself job? my brother had his gfs dad do his but i diddnt see him do it. any tips if thats the case?
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June 11th, 2008, 04:51 PM
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2001 3.8 V6
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What kinda motor, 3.8 or 4.6. the 3.8 disconnect the upper radiator hose from the thermostat housing. remove the bolts and u might have to tap it to break the gasket seal. remove the o ring seal. remember how it is installed before u replace it, make sure the thermostat is replaced with the correct opening temperature. also make sure the correct end faces out and the spring is directed towards the motor. replace the radiator hose and fill her up. got any questions jsut send me a email at spyke3@charter.net hope this helps u out.
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June 11th, 2008, 04:51 PM
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The soul stealing Ginger
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drain the coolant or at least a little of it out, sucks when you forget that step, make sure you get both the thermostat and the thermostat gasket while your at the parts store, its a bitch when you gotta go back twice for something.
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June 11th, 2008, 05:03 PM
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what he said also lol make sure its cool cuz you dont wanna get burnt by hot coolant lol
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June 11th, 2008, 05:08 PM
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The soul stealing Ginger
2001 Mustang 3.8l
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lol, been there, done that, ouch.
best site ever for this kind of thing 180 Degree Thermostat in a 3.8L V6 Mustang
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June 11th, 2008, 05:59 PM
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aah perfect thanks dgt and that site is perfect i drive a 2000 3.8
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June 12th, 2008, 03:05 PM
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The soul stealing Ginger
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June 13th, 2008, 01:28 AM
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post whore!!
nah j/k lmao so man did it corrected the problem? or u havent changed it yet?
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