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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 10:27 PM
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As hard as it seems?

So im trying to change the thermostat on a 97' eddie bauer explorer and it seems to be more of a PITA than it really should. Do I really-absolutely-have to pull the whole intake setup just to get access to the dang thing? Anyone have any tricks or tips for what should be an easy operation? Am i jsut too used to working on my '86? It has the 4.0L V6 in it btw. Thanks in advance fellas.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 05:21 PM
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I'm guessing you have a SOHC? I take off the throttle body and use a 10mm swivel socket to get the bolts.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2011 | 09:03 AM
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You dont have to on the pushrod version.....
 
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Old Jan 14, 2011 | 04:48 PM
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Yeah, its the SOHC. Well hell, if that's the way it is I ain't looking forward to this repair. Crappy engineering. Thanks guys.
 
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