Anyone change their thermostat? What do I need to take off to get to the bolts that hold it on. I can't get a wrench on them. Don't want to take it to the dealer and pay 1 1/2 hors labor charge.

Any help appreciated!!

Thanks,

Joe

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2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 107K - Tim's car
2000 - CLK320 100K - Deb's car
1994 C230 150K - Josh's Car

I did it on my car about 2 years ago. I wound up jacking up the car, removing the passenger tire, air filter housing, and maybe even the heat shield panels. That gave me enough clearance.

It's a PITA. It made me wish I still had my w123 which has the thermostat conveniently located at the top area of the engine.

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'92 300D 2.5 Turbodiesel - sold
'83 300D Turbodiesel - 4 speed manual/2.88 diff - sold
'87 300D Turbodiesel - sold
'82 300D Turbodiesel - sold

I did mine a couple months ago, i had to take off the air intake hose and the plastic panels underneath the car. I could get to it then. do you have the dreaded #14 head? i do, and it's good to keep the engine temp under control.

-mike

I've thought about taking mine out an checking it but I never thought it's going to be that hard.

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84 300D Turbodiesel 190K with 4 speed manual sold in 03/2012

Thanks for the replies. Mine is stuck open and the engine won't warm up when the outside temp drops. I need to do this before it gets too cold. Last winter was tough to get through without heat.

I'll try to take pictutres as I go.

Thanks,

Joe

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1987 300TD 440K - My car
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 107K - Tim's car
2000 - CLK320 100K - Deb's car
1994 C230 150K - Josh's Car