Mitsubishi MOTORS Space Runner 1999 Workshop Manual Supplement page 165

14-4
ENGINE COOLING -
"BA RADIATOR LOWER HOSE CONNECTION
1. Insert each hose as far as the projection of the water
2. Align the mating marks on the radiator hose and hose
INSPECTION
THERMOSTAT CHECK
1. Immerse the thermostat in water, and heat the water while
2. Check that the amount of valve lift is at the standard
Valve lift
Thermostat <4G6-MPI>
inlet fitting.
clamp, and then connect the radiator hose.
stirring. Check the thermostat valve opening temperature.
Standard value:
Valve opening temperature: 82.5 ± 1.5_C
value when the water is at the full-opening temperature.
Standard value:
Full-opening temperature: 95_C
Amount of valve lift: 8.5 mm or more
NOTE
Measure the valve height when the thermostat is fully
closed, and use this measurement to calculate the valve
height when the thermostat is fully open.