2.3 96 Ranger - Thermostat replacement

[blisted]

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]

Nope, its pretty easy to do.

 

[Army]

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]

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]

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]

they say that for everything in those books...