View Single Post
  #4  
Old 12-24-2009, 11:09 AM
jkubica jkubica is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 295
Quote:
Originally Posted by D_Ryan View Post
Good evening all;

Need to replace the thermostat in my '85 300TD (operating temp never gets above 60 degrees).

How much coolant do I need to have on hand to replace what is lost when I pull the hoses / thermostat housing? (Need to lay in supplies, because driving to get it after the fact will not be an option)

Thanks in advance,
Dave
Hi
I just did this job on my 1985td - I bought 2 gallons of 50/50 and actually used 1 & 1/2 gallons.

It is nice to see the temp up to 80 - 85C where it belongs.

Joseph
Reply With Quote