2.3 96 Ranger - Thermostat replacement

blisted · May 12, 2009

Planning on replacing my thermostat and all of the manuals/repair guides and online entries I've read have given me the idea it is a easy job. I've had this notion before however that turns into a all day affair. Are there any demons that present themselves when performing this replacement?

jimmyk · May 12, 2009

Nope, its pretty easy to do.

Army · May 13, 2009

Make sure to clean the edge/gasket seat of the hole, wiping AWAY from the hole. Be sure all the old gasket is off.

blisted · May 13, 2009

Good tip Army will do.
Attempted yesterday but had bad sized extension on ratchet and the damn A/C hose that runs across the front kept me from getting at the other housing bolt.

Attempting once more today (bout 30 mins actually)

blisted · May 13, 2009

Well I replaced it finally. Thanks for tips....
However it was more of a pain than I assumed. I think it had to do with the limited tools too.

Old thermostat actually snapped in half when I pulled it out. I also replaced the ECT. One manual I read said I should disconnect the negative battery lead; was this to reset the computer or just for saftey? Should I reset the computer?

scotts90ranger · May 14, 2009

they say that for everything in those books...

2.3 96 Ranger - Thermostat replacement

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