Mate it would really help a lot of people if you would supply some simple details that are right there on your build plate. The model number of the engine would be #1.
No just having a bad thermostat won’t cause a coolant leak. If the bad thermostat causes the coolant to boil and it overflows out of your cooling system that is one way it could cause a loss of coolant. 2 other options are a coolant leak somewhere such as the radiator or hose being punctured, or a bad gasket such as a head gasket. If it’s a head gasket your oil will also look creamy from the coolant mixing with the oil. Hope this helps!
This is not accurate for the turbo engine. However, the thermostats are the same. Do you literally just pull the old one out and push the new one into place?
Thank you I'm going outside in the damp cold and replace the stat in my 2000 Forester and your video is spot on. Thank you young man.
Two lessons in one. Amen
10/10 ending
Gotta run out and get me a garage lift...that should do it
That's what he meant by easiest replacement lol
Neither of those thermostats look OEM Subaru or equivalent aftermarket. You get those at O'Reilleys or Autozozne? Not for a Subaru.
Is that bad? Should I get one directly from Subaru
Thanks for the Word
Mate it would really help a lot of people if you would supply some simple details that are right there on your build plate. The model number of the engine would be #1.
It’s just the stock 2.2 L N/A they’ve been using forever
I’ve always heard cross thread is better than loctite 😂😂
Gonna try this tonight
test your new thermostat using boiling water, thermostat should open up around 300 degrees Fahrenheit then close back up once pulled out of water.
Would I be losing coolant if my thermostat was bad?
No just having a bad thermostat won’t cause a coolant leak. If the bad thermostat causes the coolant to boil and it overflows out of your cooling system that is one way it could cause a loss of coolant. 2 other options are a coolant leak somewhere such as the radiator or hose being punctured, or a bad gasket such as a head gasket. If it’s a head gasket your oil will also look creamy from the coolant mixing with the oil. Hope this helps!
Hey dude I'm about too do the same on my Subaru this w.e did u run any Sealant aswell or just a gasket
I don’t think sealant is required but honestly I don’t know
@thejourney7777 I ran the gasket without sealant worked a treat no leaks 💯
Where does the wobbley pin sit?
Try to put it in the same location but I’ve heard it doesn’t matter.
At north position.
Im scared but have to do this myself tomorrow... Do i have to remove that black piece from the hose?
If you mean the hose clamp then no you can just leave it loose on the hose or slide it off and put it where it won’t get lost.
Bolt size please
This is not accurate for the turbo engine. However, the thermostats are the same. Do you literally just pull the old one out and push the new one into place?
Yeah I just pulled it out, that’s good to know about the turbo motor!
I thought that you needed to drain your radiator first???
Isn’t it two gaskets
Yeah. One for the housing. Make sure that little screw is forward
All you nedd need are etc etc and a lift
It’s just that simple 😂
1st thing im gonna do is remove the friggin skid plate, then get to the thermostate
Yikes I didn’t have a skid plate on this another truck had to remove it just to change the oil!
Air Bibles 😂
The word of God holds more air than anything else! 🙏
Subaru must have taken this as a challenge so now it’s under the exhaust manifold. So add exhaust gaskets to the parts list and tons of cussing
Always chasing the over engineering of the Germans! Do you know what year they made the switch?
You can do it from the top now
Yeah, that's sort of what I was thinking. I haven't tried it yet, though. 🤞@@DownhillFilms