Thermostat Replacement

[xsean415]

hi guys, im new to the forum, i just purchased a 92 sc300 5spd and the thermostat needs to be replaced. I called a random shop and was quoted 120 to replace it. Does this sound like a reasonable price? Is there a write up on the forum on how to do it yourself or do any of you guys recommend any shops in the socal orange county area? thank you for your time

sean

[bigmalik00]

I am not sure about the difference.... but If the 300 engine is close to the 400 engine the thermostat is easy to change.... It is only two bolts to loosen.. and you just twist it out.... I am far from a mechanic...and I changed mine..

hi guys, im new to the forum, i just purchased a 92 sc300 5spd and the thermostat needs to be replaced. I called a random shop and was quoted 120 to replace it. Does this sound like a reasonable price? Is there a write up on the forum on how to do it yourself or do any of you guys recommend any shops in the socal orange county area? thank you for your time

sean

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[JDOwen2]

$120.00 :whistles: That guy must be really proud of his work. The following is for a 400 but similar, you should be able to apply this to your 300 thermostat

If your timid I'll do it for $100-parts included :D

[xsean415]

wow thank you so much

[monarch]

This website will help you find the correct thermostat and thermostat gasket

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/ind...808&catalogid=0

[AppleJack]

Hello - Anyone ... - In the Thermostat assembly in the above link - what is the Nut on the top of the housing for???

[monarch]

The nut is where you add new coolant

[AppleJack]

Really? I just used the reservoir tank and kept adding coolant slowly. It took a few days of checking and re-topping if off though ... whatever works I guess...