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Do you need to disconnect the radiator hose when replacing a thermostat?
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∙ 16y ago
YES. ITS IN A HOUSING ON THE HEAD, IN THE STREAM OF THE THE FLUID THE RADIATOR COOLS. THE EASIEST WAY TO FIND IT IS TO FOLLOW THE UPPERMOST HOSE FROM THE RADIATOR TO THE TOP OF THE ENGINE
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