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Car Forum / Ford / Ford Explorer / February 2005Where to buy Thermostat
Hi- I drive a 2000 XLT with a bad Thermostat... sucessfully diagnosed doe to posts in this newsgroup... Thanks! I want to buy a new one and learn how to install it myself, since the dealer wants 30 bucks for a Ford part and 114 bucks to install it. I figure I'll flush the coolent, replace the belt, and take out the thermostat all at once. I've heard here that Stant Thermostats are the best. Where can I buy one online and what part number should I be looking for? Also, I see Oreilly Autoparts has one in stock nearby, but it's an Oreilly brand. Which way should I go? Thanks, TRoy I have a 2001 explorer, and I hope the thermostat last much longer,. but, it should be easy to do job, as I have replced many on my older cars. remove thermostat housing and clean off old gasket material,it cant get much easier than this, but, I have not really had a close look at the 4.0 engine layout. maybe there are a series of things to remove to get to the housing? > Hi- > [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > Thanks, > TRoy There's a USED thermostat on eBay UK here: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=21654&item=4522997989&rd=1 Can you really believe somebody is selling a used thermostat? Simon H > Hi- > [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > Thanks, > TRoy I'm glad to see that nobody has bid on it...yet, anyway. This guy really thinks he can get 1 quid or more for a used t-stat...bollocks! > There's a USED thermostat on eBay UK here: > http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=21654&item=4522997989&rd=1 [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] >> Thanks, >> TRoy I just did the thermostat on my 2000 Exp Sport, 4.0 OHV at 75,000 miles. I would suggest you do it yourself. The only part on mine that had to be removed was the small plastic shield for the throttle body. once removed, the 3 bolts holding the thermostat housing were almost just hand tight. not much more. I think I used a 12 mm socket on mine. Do not over tighten when putting it back. You will see what I mean. A small rubber o-ring type bushing holds the thermostat center hole. Almost forget, first remove about 1 gallon of antifreeze. I didn't suck enough out and ended up cleaning the garage floor when complete. Took all of 1 hour, start to finish. This is a good time to change the fluid if you haven't already. I had just changed the fluid this past summer. I bought the O'reilly brand for $5. it seems to be fine. The name on the box says "Murray" <Made in Israel> interesting.... Good Luck Scott > Hi- > [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > Thanks, > TRoy > I just did the thermostat on my 2000 Exp Sport, 4.0 OHV at 75,000 miles. I > would suggest you do it yourself. [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > I had an Israeli made thermostat that was made to fail open in my Cadillac. They didnt have one for the Explorer at the time and I can't remember the name now. I guess you're a newby to the web. All it took was a google search for " stant thermostat" The first entry was: http://www.rockauto.com/ They have a complete on-line catalog. Give it a shot! Make sure you get the right o ring. this is critical! >I guess you're a newby to the web. All it took was a google search for > " stant thermostat" The first entry was: http://www.rockauto.com/ > They have a complete on-line catalog. Give it a shot! And another IMPORTANT thing....be sure you orient it correctly (look at the old one). If up sidedown you're screwed! |
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