FAQ for Thermostat Repair
Q: How to remove the Coolant Bypass Hose (LC3-8 Cyl, 4.4L, SC, DOHC)?
A:
You should drain the cooling system, remove the water outlet housing, compress the clamps as shown, and remove the bypass hose from the water outlet housing.
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02/11/2022 Q: How to install the Coolant Bypass Hose (LC3-8 Cyl, 4.4L, SC, DOHC)?
A:
You should install the bypass hose and clamps to the water outlet housing, and the water outlet housing, fill the cooling system, and check the cooling system for leaks.
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02/11/2022 Q: How to remove the Engine Coolant Thermostat (LC3-8 Cyl, 4.4L, SC, DOHC)?
A:
You should remove the air cleaner assembly, the radiator hose from the thermostat housing, the heater hose from the thermostat housing, the thermostat housing bolts,e the thermostat housing with thermostat from the water housing, the seal ring and the thermostat from the thermostat housing.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the thermostat housing bolts?
A:
The recommended torque is 10 N.m (89 lb in).
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01/11/2022 Q: How to install the Engine Coolant Thermostat (LC3-8 Cyl, 4.4L, SC, DOHC)?
A:
You should install the thermostat to the thermostat housing, the new seal to the thermostat housing, the thermostat housing with the thermostat and the seal to the water housing, the thermostat housing bolts, the heater hose to the thermostat housing, the radiator hose to the thermostat housing and the air cleaner assembly.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022