Explorer question where is the....

[southernX]

I need to know where exactly is the thermostat in my 92 Ford explorer. Also instructions would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you
Chase

 

[00sport4x4]

follow the upper radiator hose to the engine and that is where the T-stat lives, remove the upper hose from the t-stat housing and then the 3 bolts that hold it. Now replace T-stat&gasket then reassemble. ITS CAKE but be sure not to over torque the bolts on the housing when reassembling.

 

[Glacier991]

Not exactly cake on the 92... the tensioner sits right in the way.

 

[00sport4x4]

AHHHHHH,,,thats right the surpintine belt and pulleys are set up different on the early years. Sorry forget the cake and get a few band aids for your knuckles instead.

 

[Brain]

something I noticed on my '91 when I replaced the t-stat....the previous owner had replaced it and put the gasket on the front. The correct way is to insert the t-stat into the gasket (so there is rubber on the front and rear - the rubber has a groove where the t-stat sits in the middle). It is held on with 3 bolts.

 

[CodePoet]

Helps to take off the fan also. But I found you dont' have to remove the radiator to remove the fan like some manuals say to.

 

[DeRocha]

Here is a pic to help orient you...

 

[LStoudenmire]

And make sure when installing the thermostat, you place the small hole in the base of the thermostat up. Take it from soneone who learned the hard way. Also, I was able to change mine without taking the fan and belts off. I only removed the air intake tube, however it is a tight fit for the hand.

 

[MrShorty]

When I change my thermostat, I like to remove the tensioner pulley (only held on by two bolts) to make more room for getting at the t-stat.