DIY Request: Thermostat Housing.

[BrooklynMW]

Thank's, fellers.

Idiot question: I do have to wait until the engine is completely cool, right? And should I drain all the coolant out before doing any work?

[ttrousdell]

undo the coolant line.
undo 3 bolts.
take thermostat out.
put new thermostat in.
put in 3 bolts.
put in coolant line.
bleed system.

do all that to get the thermostat out. to get the thermostat housing off the block take off the 2 nuts. make sure you have one these gaskets http://www.partsgeek.com/assets/rep/...74-1021071.jpg

[BrooklynMW]

I think the tstat itself is fine, rather the housing that's corroded and needs replacement.

[Kershaw]

undo the coolant line.
undo 3 bolts.
take thermostat out.
put new thermostat in.
put in 3 bolts.
put in coolant line.
bleed system.

[BrooklynMW]

Need to replace mine. Luckily, there's o overheating, but once the car is cooled down after being parked for some time, coolant and water start to leak out of the housing once the pressure form the cooling system is released. Since it's not a big emergency and seems like a fairly simple job, I thought this might be something I can tackle myself. (I am no mechanic...novice at best.)

The guy over at La Jolla Independent quickly walked me throught it, but step by step instructions with pics would be great.

Thanks in advance!