Craig,

I have had to use a large screwdriver and pry the thermostat out.  I
does damage the thermost though.

Walt

craig cowan wrote:

> Hello List. I was able to FINALLY get the lower thermostat housing off
> my 1.9 engine in order to replace the thermostat, but simply cannot
> figure out how the thermostat comes out of the engine (without me
> breaking something first). Does it just pull down? Do i have to twist
> it?
>
> It was stuck open i believe.....if that makes a difference.
> Any help would be greatly appreciated!
>
> Have a great day!
> -Craig
> '85GL
>
>