Thermostat install?
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03 E55 AMG
Thermostat install?
I'm thinking about starting my mods with a 160* thermostat (and next a pulley and tune), but wanted to make sure I have some direction before I order one and begin the install. I did a search and found the following :
"Take off the engine cover, look for the slot where the engine cover front clip clips in, move all that crap and have fun, you don't need to remove it all just move it out of the way. Follow the radiator hose there and you will see it. "
Anybody who has done the swap have any pics or advice? Could an avg DIY handle in about an hour or so?
"Take off the engine cover, look for the slot where the engine cover front clip clips in, move all that crap and have fun, you don't need to remove it all just move it out of the way. Follow the radiator hose there and you will see it. "
Anybody who has done the swap have any pics or advice? Could an avg DIY handle in about an hour or so?
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That must be my post answering Jim. If your not use to working on cars I would leave it to the shop. It's not hard but you could break something like plastic clips or over tighten the bolts and snap them off. Not trying to scare you but just be careful it's not a bad install..
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Hello : It takes about an 1 1/2 hours on a cold motor. Besure to mark the Belt rotation with an Arrow. Both Blower & ACC drive belt. In short terms, you need only to drain out 1 gallon of engine coolant. The radiator drain is under the left side , under the car front wind cover ,on the bottom, just in front of the left wheel. There is a Twist lock type of petcock, You turn it 90 * ccw, and pull it outward, put a short hose on the outlet nipple, So the coolant will find its way to a drain pan ,NOT The Floor. Then loosen the expansion tank cap. The rest is simple nuts & Bolts!!
Cheers ___PTEngineering
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Hello : It takes about an 1 1/2 hours on a cold motor. Besure to mark the Belt rotation with an Arrow. Both Blower & ACC drive belt. In short terms, you need only to drain out 1 gallon of engine coolant. The radiator drain is under the left side , under the car front wind cover ,on the bottom, just in front of the left wheel. There is a Twist lock type of petcock, You turn it 90 * ccw, and pull it outward, put a short hose on the outlet nipple, So the coolant will find its way to a drain pan ,NOT The Floor. Then loosen the expansion tank cap. The rest is simple nuts & Bolts!!
Cheers ___PTEngineering
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I also got your PM and will be in touch soon about a purchase.
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Hello : It takes about an 1 1/2 hours on a cold motor. Besure to mark the Belt rotation with an Arrow. Both Blower & ACC drive belt. In short terms, you need only to drain out 1 gallon of engine coolant. The radiator drain is under the left side , under the car front wind cover ,on the bottom, just in front of the left wheel. There is a Twist lock type of petcock, You turn it 90 * ccw, and pull it outward, put a short hose on the outlet nipple, So the coolant will find its way to a drain pan ,NOT The Floor. Then loosen the expansion tank cap. The rest is simple nuts & Bolts!!
Cheers ___PTEngineering
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Good Morning ALL> & Happy New Year.
I take the OEM assy and cut it out . I throw away the center Vernatherm ( Wax & Clay filled Module) & Valve assy. , stock return spring. I keep the Alum Housing , and install a new Air bleed hole ( Very small )at the hi point , where air gathers. Then , I install a new lower temp vernatherm from Wahler , Which I have to machine & modify alot to get the proper fit. I wish it was just a drop in piece
. The springs are custom built for me from Jones spring Corp. in Wilder, KY. They have precision ground ends , and cone shape, so the valve head lifts off the seat straight and has equal flow around the circumference and allows for the higher lift. I retain the OEM poppit & Spring. To be trueful it is a lot of work & set up time and thats why I build most of them on demand & Ship once a month. Everybody have a restful day . Cheers ___PTEngineering
I take the OEM assy and cut it out . I throw away the center Vernatherm ( Wax & Clay filled Module) & Valve assy. , stock return spring. I keep the Alum Housing , and install a new Air bleed hole ( Very small )at the hi point , where air gathers. Then , I install a new lower temp vernatherm from Wahler , Which I have to machine & modify alot to get the proper fit. I wish it was just a drop in piece
. The springs are custom built for me from Jones spring Corp. in Wilder, KY. They have precision ground ends , and cone shape, so the valve head lifts off the seat straight and has equal flow around the circumference and allows for the higher lift. I retain the OEM poppit & Spring. To be trueful it is a lot of work & set up time and thats why I build most of them on demand & Ship once a month. Everybody have a restful day . Cheers ___PTEngineering
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Good Morning ALL> & Happy New Year.
I take the OEM assy and cut it out . I throw away the center Vernatherm ( Wax & Clay filled Module) & Valve assy. , stock return spring. I keep the Alum Housing , and install a new Air bleed hole ( Very small )at the hi point , where air gathers. Then , I install a new lower temp vernatherm from Wahler , Which I have to machine & modify alot to get the proper fit. I wish it was just a drop in piece . The springs are custom built for me from Jones spring Corp. in Wilder, KY. They have precision ground ends , and cone shape, so the valve head lifts off the seat straight and has equal flow around the circumference and allows for the higher lift. I retain the OEM poppit & Spring. To be trueful it is a lot of work & set up time and thats why I build most of them on demand & Ship once a month. Everybody have a restful day . Cheers ___PTEngineering
I take the OEM assy and cut it out . I throw away the center Vernatherm ( Wax & Clay filled Module) & Valve assy. , stock return spring. I keep the Alum Housing , and install a new Air bleed hole ( Very small )at the hi point , where air gathers. Then , I install a new lower temp vernatherm from Wahler , Which I have to machine & modify alot to get the proper fit. I wish it was just a drop in piece
. The springs are custom built for me from Jones spring Corp. in Wilder, KY. They have precision ground ends , and cone shape, so the valve head lifts off the seat straight and has equal flow around the circumference and allows for the higher lift. I retain the OEM poppit & Spring. To be trueful it is a lot of work & set up time and thats why I build most of them on demand & Ship once a month. Everybody have a restful day . Cheers ___PTEngineering
thanks Pat !still thinking at installing this mod .. but maybe my major street use doesn't justify it.
BUON ANNO !
