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Sep 6, 2003 | 11:58 AM

Stephanie

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1989 Thermostat problem

I need help finding my thermostat on a 1989 Ford Ranger XLT. The engine is 2.3Litre. Thats about all I know but I have one that may be stuck and need to know where to change it at? If you have a picture or a diagram I would appreciate it.

Sep 23, 2003 | 08:32 PM

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It's located where the heater return hose goes into the engine block. I scanned a picture from my Haynes Manual, but I'm not sure how to get it to you.

Sep 23, 2003 | 08:33 PM

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1989 Thermostat problem

Invest $10 in a haynes or chilton manual... you can get 'em cheap on ebay and they are perpetually useful.

Sep 23, 2003 | 08:37 PM

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1989 Thermostat problem

The text in the manual reads:

Follow the upper radiator hose to the engine to locate the thermostat housing.

On 4-cyl engines, it is on the right side of the cylinder head.