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Where is the thermostat?

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My friend down the street has a 1996 Cobra and is experiencing some overheating. He would like to change the thermostat, but we don't know exactly where it is. Can anyone please tell me quick or maybe even post a pic? Thanks!
 

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Isn't it inline on the lower radiator hose?
 

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yes, on the 4vs, i believe thats where it is.
 

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follow thew coolant hose back from the radiator
 
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I just talked to him and he said a bolt broke off when he was trying to remove it! I didn't get to see it because it was dark, but it doesn't sound good!

Thanks everyone!

J
 

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taking bolts off in the cold = bad news

good luck man
 

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^^^^^^^
this is true

anyway, so its literally IN the hose on the 4Vs? what about the 2Vs? its in the intake right
 

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Teen'93stang5.0 said:
^^^^^^^
this is true

anyway, so its literally IN the hose on the 4Vs? what about the 2Vs? its in the intake right
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yes 2v on top in front of intake, 4v in the lower radiator hose.
 

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make sure that the fans are coming on. I have seen a 97 and 908 Cobra that had either a bad fan or fan controller.
 

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Teen'93stang5.0 said:
^^^^^^^
this is true

anyway, so its literally IN the hose on the 4Vs? what about the 2Vs? its in the intake right
Click to expand...

It actually has it's own housing, which is inline on the hose (the hose is interrupted by the housing). The housing should also have a bypass and degas hose attached to it. Remove the two bolts, and the housing splits in half. Remove t/stat.
 

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interesting, never knew that
 
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