Howdy,
I'm finally ready to change my t'stat - have a new 80C t'stat kit from
Rusty, coolant from MB and a new fan shroud to replace mine that's broken on
1 side. All simple jobs. But I have a couple questions since I'm still
unfamiliar with the '91 300D 2.5T.
I need to remove the lower shield - where do I put the jack? Do I use
jack stands or should I use ramps? I should've looked around under the
engine to see what's what but I'm disabled and once I get down there I tend
to stay down there for a little while. ;-)
Is there any good way to catch the coolant as it flows out? Should I
remove the lower hose (must come off to allow the shroud to be replaced) and
let it flow from there? Would it be better to open the t'stat and let it
flow from there? Is there any way to pump it out? I have a hand pump with
a couple of feet of hose -
I'd like to catch most of it so it doesn't get all over the driveway -
Do I need any sealant on the t'stat o-ring?
The manual says to install the t'stat so it fits in the notch in the
cover - is that going to be with the vent/jiggle valve up? The books
pictures aren't very clear. I suspect it'll be obvious once I get it
apart --
Not sure if the fan must come off to replace the shroud - I've taken
fans off W123/240D - is it the same procedure? Wiggling my hands around in
front of the fan to remove the bolts - was never much fun - but there's
probably no way around it. 10mm or 13mm bolts?
Sorry about all the piddling questions - but I like to plan out things
in advance - .
TIA -
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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