I have a 1.8 litre 1995 Corolla that I need to do the same thing. I am fairly certain it is below the distributor on the block as you mentioned. That means it will be a little harder to replace. I thought most thermostats are on the upper radiator hose into the engine. What's up with that?
The thermostat on a 1998 Toyota Corolla is located next to the alternator. The alternator may have to be taken off to replace the thermostat.
The thermostat is located on the cooling system on a 2003 Toyota Corolla. The thermostat can also be found by following the upper radiator hose.
The thermostat in a 1996 Toyota Corolla DX is located in the top radiator hose. It is in the end that is closest to the engine.
THE thermostat IS IN THE HOUSING ON THE ENGINE SIDE OF THE LOWER RAD HOSE.
Is on the engine block on the upper water hose.
It is located at the end of the main hose that leads to the engine from the radiator?
Inside the distributor cap under the rotor.
Its screwed into the thermostat housing under the distributor.
location of 2007 thermostat
The thermostat is located on the driver side of the engine compartment, between the distributor and transmission area.
Toyota corolla ignition coil can be found inside the distributor assembly together with igniter circuit... engine is 16valve carburator type..
The 1990 Toyota Corolla thermostat can be found on the front of the engine. The thermostat will be inside of the thermostat housing.