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Water Pump (Cont'd)

LC-17prose procedure

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

Water Pump (Cont'd)

INSTALLATION

Liquid gasket bead diameter(0.079 - 0.118 in) dia.
2.0 - 3.0mm

Thermostat

INSPECTION

  1. 1
    Check for valve seating condition at ordinary temperatures. It should seat tightly.
    Top-side view of the thermostat showing the jiggle valve. Labels: 'Jiggle valve (top side)', 'Up' with an upward direction arrow.
    SLC499A
  2. 2
    Check valve opening temperature and maximum valve lift.
    Illustration of a thermostat suspended in a container of water heated over a burner, with a thermometer, used to check valve opening temperature and maximum valve lift.
    SLC343
  3. 3
    Then check if valve closes at 5°C (9°F) below valve opening temperature.
    After installation, run engine for a few minutes, and check for leaks.

Thermostat valve opening temperature and lift

Valve opening temperature
Unit°C (°F)
Value76.5 (170)
Max. valve lift
Unitmm/°C (in/°F)
Value8/90 (0.31/194)

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