What is the easiest way to get to the thermostat housing in a 2002 isuzu axiom. I tried removing water pump however it looks like it is located under the mainfold in the middle of engine.
I just had a garage replace my thermostat on my 2002 Isuzu Axiom. The book calls for 2 hrs labor, no way. iI took the garage more like 5 hrs plus, they ate the additional 3 hrs of labor. Note, the intake manifold must be removed and even then special tools are needed because it is still buried deep down. The garage took pictures ot this one because of how ridiculours Isuzu designed the location.
Fig. Thermostat housing - 4.8L, 5.3L and 6.0L engines (clikc image for zoom)
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Please see my tip at http://www.fixya.com/cars/r5929960-s_thermostat . These are generic instructions. Specific instructions from autozone.com for your car are pasted below. If you get stuck, please get back to me.
Fig. Remove the thermostat
To install:
Fig. Install the thermostat housing to water pump feed pipe
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