[PabloX]

Sorry to bring up an old thread, but I need to replace the lines aft of the thermostat housing. This is on an 86 3.2.

Am I correct that the thermostat isn't actually attached to the body and is simply held in place by the oil lines? If so, how do I hold the housing so I can put some leverage on to loosen the nuts?

Similarly, the nut on the line into the oil tank didn't budge. I put some penetrating oil on that and all the other nuts. I'd use heat on it but that seems a bit squirrelly on the tank (and on the thermostat housing for that matter.

Finally, what have people used for wrenches? Seems like a giant crow's foot would be good.

Any advice is appreciated.