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Originally Posted by 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.
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Pablo,
You would need a 36-mm open or a crow foot wrench to remove your oil line/s from the auxiliary thermostat and oil tank. Before you even attempt to work on the thermostat side, check the 36-mm oil line fitting to the oil tank first. This would be the easiest to remove among these 36-mm fitting. And if you are having difficulty getting this one loose, the rest would a lot more difficult and stubborn to loosen.
Use breaker bar or extension pipe with caution. I use a large rubber mallet instead of long pipes or extension to loosen these stubborn nuts. Shock and impact applied using a big rubber mallet on the wrench delivers the force to get it loose. Do not use brute force or you will break or damage something. Best method is to get the whole assembly out of the car and work done on your work bench or on the floor.
Tony