Overheating

[Ninjat1981]

I know. It's fucked.. But rather that than the head. But still won't be cheap

 

[DeanoV6]

I did mine buy removing upper intake manifold etc, wasn't easy but it can be done

 

[Ninjat1981]

I'll see what my mechanic says.. :/

 

[99notout]

If your mechanic says they can't do it by just removing the plenum and intake manifold, change your mechanic.

 

[DeanoV6]

If your mechanic says they can't do it by just removing the plenum and intake manifold, change your mechanic.

Would there be much of a time difference mechanic should have a hoist and other gear to make gearbox way easier?

 

[Fu Manchu]

There are a couple of youtube vids showing how to change the thermostat without removing the transmission.
Some Kiwis did one of them.

 

[Fu Manchu]

The method where you don't remove the transmission is really time consuming and fiddly. You won't get a good view of what you are doing. For that reason, a professional mechanic won't generally do it.
The proper way is to remove the transmission, see what you are doing, clean the area properly etc.

For someone in a backyard or garage with time and determination, I think the removal of the intake manifold and lower plenum is a worthwhile thing to have a go at.

 

[Ninjat1981]

So the mechanics hoisted it and pressure tested it. No leaks. Checked the head.. Fine.. Ran it at 15psi pressure for over an hour.. Nothing.. He bled the line. I replaced the cap and so far. Hasn't lost any fluid. But.. Thermostat may still need replacing. I'll know soon enough