Author Topic: 1982 rabbit pickup 1.6d  (Read 5140 times)

January 29, 2009, 02:50:03 pm

fellerhead

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« on: January 29, 2009, 02:50:03 pm »
where is the thermostat on this motor/or what hose goes there...what temperature activates cooling fan...thank you
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Reply #1January 30, 2009, 09:22:28 pm

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« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2009, 09:22:28 pm »
The thermostat is between the bottom of the waterpump and the lower rad hose. You need to remove 2 10mm bolts to get to it. Coolant will get in your eyes....

The rad fan is activated by the switch on the driver side of the rad. It's down near the bottom
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Reply #2January 30, 2009, 09:50:12 pm

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« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2009, 09:50:12 pm »
Quote from: "burn_your_money"
Coolant will get in your eyes....


I second that.
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