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DISCUSSION => General Topics => Topic started by: johnwoo on September 14, 2008, 10:22:11 PM

Title: Help!!!thermostat Removal
Post by: johnwoo on September 14, 2008, 10:22:11 PM

ok so im doing my thermostat change and i have everything off.  thermostat housing fan clutch.  only thing giving me a headache is the stupid thermostat.  it is seated in the block like no other.  any hints or pointers on how to get the thermostat out?  its really annoying to get this far in the process and have this part mess it up.  any help would be appreciated.

i have a 1991 318is with the m42 motor, thanks.

Title: Help!!!thermostat Removal
Post by: ducatipaso on September 14, 2008, 10:34:56 PM

what's the problem? are the bolts tight? if so, soak 'em in PB Blaster or the likes overnight then go at it gently. You can hit 'em with freeze spray for that extra edge.

Title: Help!!!thermostat Removal
Post by: johnwoo on September 14, 2008, 11:20:28 PM

i got it thanks.  the thermostat was just wedged in the block tite.  i ended up whacking the hell out of it with a rubber mallet and getting a scraper and prying it off.

Title: Help!!!thermostat Removal
Post by: ducatipaso on September 14, 2008, 11:35:15 PM

that's the ticket!

Title: Help!!!thermostat Removal
Post by: christophbmw on September 17, 2008, 10:50:48 PM

....large screwdriver!