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Subject:Re: Tips on changing a 2.1 thermostat?
From:John Meeks
Date:Thu, 16 Dec 2004 23:53:42 -0500
Jim,

It's cake. Pre soak the bolts with a good penetration oil and mind
your torque when re-tightening.  For a full walk through. See TJ
Hannink's write-up at
http://www.vanagonauts.com/19.11-Thermostat--2.1L-53.htm

John Meeks
Vanagon Rescue Squad
http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm
'91 Multivan
Top o' Northern Michigan
KC8ZFN

On Thu, 16 Dec 2004 19:32:23 -0600, Jim Felder <felder@knology.net> wrote:
> I've got the diesel thermostat change down, but it's one of the things
> I haven't done on the 2.1.
>
> I didn't really see anything in the archives after searching on
> "thermostat change."
>
> Anyone want to offer the quick course?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jim
>