Thermostat (Cont'd) / Water outlet

LC-40prose procedure

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

1
Drain engine coolant.
2
Remove lower radiator hose.
3
Remove water inlet, then take out thermostat.
4
Install thermostat with jiggle valve or air bleeder facing upward.
After installation, run engine for a few minutes, and check for leaks.
Be careful not to spill coolant over engine compartment. Use a rag to absorb coolant.
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1
Check for valve seating condition at ordinary temperatures. It should seat tightly.
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2
Check valve opening temperature and maximum valve lift.
3
Then check if valve closes at 5°C (9°F) below valve opening temperature.

Item	Unit	Value
Valve opening temperature	°C (°F)	76.5 (170)
Max. valve lift	mm/°C (in/°F)	8/90 (0.31/194)

Valve opening temperature

Unit°C (°F)

Value76.5 (170)

Max. valve lift

Unitmm/°C (in/°F)

Value8/90 (0.31/194)

Visually inspect for water leaks. If there is leakage, apply liquid gasket.

1
Before installing water outlet, remove all traces of liquid gasket from mating surface of water outlet using a scraper. Also remove traces of liquid gasket from mating surface of cylinder head.
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2
Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket to mating surface of water outlet. Use Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent.

Specification	Value
Liquid gasket bead (water outlet)	2.0 - 3.0mm (0.079 - 0.118 in)

Liquid gasket bead (water outlet)

2.0 - 3.0mm (0.079 - 0.118 in)