replacing thermostat.. Options

[shegarhuney]

i've been reading ALOT of post about it and it seems to me that its a easy fix.. everyone's saying its a easy job!!.. but the problem is there's no picts to illustrate it or like step by step!!.. everyone saying that its a easy fix but no1 mention how to do it!!.. i'm trying to replace mine and was wondering if i'm sure where its located.. its circled in RED in the picture!!.. is that it?? i own a GT so.. its underneath the alternator.. above the ac compressor.. on the end of the lower rad hose(passenger side).. next to the oil filter!!.. am i right??

n i read that the thermostat has to be placed like correctly if not it'll not work!!.. so i'll be grateful if some1 can post a pict of how its supposed to be placed!!.. i've the thermostat n how do you tell whats up n whats down?? i know the this little nipple like thingy..

most mods on my car are done by me.. i know what i'm doing.. (well.. most of the time..) i replaced my rotors.. install my springs n struts.. install gen5 mirrors.. etc etc etc.. so yup..

[shegarhuney]

tools needed!!.. the tool 2nd from the left is the swivel socket adapter!!..



the reason i didnt remove the ac compressor is bcoz i dont want to mess up anything.. there's a belt connected to it anyway.. so i think i duwan to mess that.. besides.. a swivel socket adapter only cost like $5.. i bought it from checkers..

anyhu.. moving along.. coz i was working it alone.. i didnt really took many picts.. but once you get the bolts off.. it should looks something like that!!..



i didnt see any markings whatsoever which indicate the placement of the jiggle valve.. so i just place the new thermostat like how the old 1 was!!..

then just screw back the bolts & make sure you dont screw it too tight!!.. as mentioned by azian..

i would advise you do a coolant flush while you're at it. a bottle of off-the-shelf coolant flush is only $5. don't overtorque the 2 10mm nuts on the waterneck to the waterpump (circled in red), the studs are relatively soft (aluminum studs ftl) so just tighten them snug but don't force it too much.. i broke one of mine in the process. bleed it well.

after that..
- remove radiator & overflow reservoir cap..
- refill your coolant.. (till the top of the radiator & 3/4 on the reservoir)
- turn on engine.. (with radiator & overflow reservoir cap off)
- wait for like 5-10mins..
- give it a few revs..
- turn on your heater..
- top off coolant..
- a few more revs..
- check coolant see you need to top off more..
- after 15-20mins with the engine on..
- close rad & overflow cap..
- make sure there are not coolant leaking for the bolts.. if there is.. just tighten it abit more..
- turn off engine..
- wait for like half and hour.. (go take a shower or drink some water)
- go check coolant level.. make sure the reservoir doesnt go dry.. if not you're all set!!..

so that concluded my installation of my new thermostat n radiator cap.. opps.. as for the radiator cap.. replace with new n throw the old 1 away.. i think u're capable of that w/o pictures.. RIGHT??

thank you for reading n i hope this helps.. if there's anything not right here.. do correct me!!.. thanks again..

p/s i didnt have time to check whether my temp needle's still fluctuates.. will test drive it when my car's fixed!!.. coz now i've a new problem.. will not go into that.. peace out!!..