[1.2gees]

Here's how I'd do it:

Step 1: Loosen the bleeder plug, on the engine block (where the upper radiator hose meets the block/head). Take off the engine coolant drain bolt, and the radiator drain bolt. Disconnect the lower radiator hose, at the waterpump.

Optional: I'd remove the radiator/fan assy, but you don't HAVE to.

Step 2: Remove the snap ring, that holds the thermostat in place, on the waterpump. (evil laugh). Replace the thermostat, and put the C-clip back on.

Optional: Run water throught the block/radiator until you see clear water coming out.

Step 3: Put the radiator drain plug, the engine block drain plug back on. Do NOT tighten the bleeder just yet. Add water at an upper engine openning, the expansion tank is also acceptable, but it'll go slower. (The best way now would be to take off the coupler, where the upper radiator hose meets the block, or add water through the bleeder, otherwise you'll most likely have air in the system, but can be taken out).

Step 4: Start the car, noting the time, keep adding water, as the level goes down, at the bleeder. If the level doesn't go down, you have a stuck thermostat. That's why you should've noted the time you start the car.

Step 5: Get on this board, and curse about the C-clip.

PS: NEVER drain coolant out of an engine that ran for longer than a minute. NEVER change the coolant with a hot engine. NEVER add too much (as in something like HALF) coolant to a hot engine.

I've not done this in over a year, and going by memory here, so if you run into something, make sure to let me know.

My e-mail is "over1g@hotmail.com", and IM name is "over1g".

Hope this helps.
Ahmet

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