WTK. Thermostat installation DIY?

[Kes67]

Hi Guys,

My thermostat stuck and a mechanic took it out. After reading about its importance i decided that i am would put one back in.

I bought it, but was wondering is the installation something i can do for myself (DIY).
If so can someone help me out with instructions. Like which end of thermostat faces the engine and which end faces the hoss....and anything else useful... Thanks in advance

BTW. since it out i took the opportunity to do a flush already. So just to install now.

[Kes67]

Oh i forgot to mention.....QG15 engine

[Morpheus]

It's rather simple in a CK Lancer. I don't see why it cannot be a DIY for the QG15... See if you can get an engine manual.

[Kes67]

Thanks man

[Kes67]

in case anyone else ever wants to do this

http://www.fixya.com/cars/t3360662-repl ... 001_nissan

not exact images but enough to go on.

[Morpheus]

^^Exactly. Just like the Lancer, make sure the jiggle valve is on top. Is really just a simple install.

[THE SYNDICATE]

OP,if the one u bought wasn't a fail safe, u can remove the the 'valve' or whatever u call it and drill a small hole in its place!

that way if it ever gets stuck again,u run a much lower risk of overheating!

my $0.02

[Kes67]

Thanks man....i can't take that overheating again....

So I'm taking the advice from another thread and changing the thermostat every 6 month to yr or so... it was $145 by bobby's not a bad price for piece of mind...

[Alpha_2nr]

^^Good call....change the OE valve every year or so....and you should be fine.

[NR8]

OP did you get through with changing it? Should a gasket maker be used between the inlet and the block? About to replace my qg15de thermostat as well and would like to do it myself.

[Kes67]

Yes got through with it.... it was very easy, one thing to be careful with though is making sure you put it in the right direction. Get a good gasket maker with a high temp rating and you good to go. Check the link up top and you should get an idea of the direction

Hope you get through.

[NR8]

Well I got the thermostat at The Motorist for $184. Is it just to remove the black piece that the hose is connected to in the pic and pop it in?

[Kes67]

Yep that's it... Check the site

[Sundar]

Curious, What Causes the Thermostat to stick?
Coolant contains a lubricant which is for the water pump, won't it help the thermostat from sticking? correct me if i'm wrong