[SpookyZalost]

so I recently replaced the thermostat on the jeep.

It was REALLY straightforward.

2 1/2in bolts!

long one goes on the top

ended up using my socket wrench to get them started then turning them with the 1/2in crescent due to space limitations.

once you get the cover plate off you clean off the gasket and the thermostat comes right out.

pop in the new one, replace the gasket, install the cover (original one or new, I got new because it was $5 more and worth it).

ended up paying $22 after taxes plus another $20 in coolant since I had to flush out the system anyway.







now the jeep runs better than when I bought it.

of course I also recently replaced one of the hoses on the power steering pump to stop a leak

another $25.

in this case it was the high pressure line and I had to remove the air filter box (3 Phillips head screws), to get easy access to it before using a 18mm and 16mm flexible flare nut wrench (also known as a line wrench).

wasn't difficult to fix, still can't get over the jeep using a combination of metric and Imperial parts meaning I have gathered a set of wrenches and sockets for both at this point.

remind me to post a picture of my wrench bag sometime lol, it's a nice canvas thing that I've got the wrenches sorted in.