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Originally Posted by Brian Carlton
I do.
After installing the thermostat, remove the upper radiator hose and pour coolant into the hose until it is full. Reconnect the hose with a valiant attempt to lose no coolant from the hose while you do it.
Both thermostats are fine.
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I did not want my initial post to become longer than it was so I did not go into too much detail about the filling process. I did just what you stated.
Here's how I fill the system:
Install radiator drain plug
Intall thermostat
Fill engine block at the upper radiator hose connection.
Fill radiator from the expansion tank. (turbo)
Continue to fill the radiator from the small tank-to-radiator hose.
Start engine and allow to come up to temperature while checking to see if the thermostat opens.
The front of the car is on jack stands about 18" tall.
Any other ideas?
Phil