Thermostat Removal And Installation; Thermostat Inspection - Mitsubishi 1989-1993 GALANT Service Manual

THERMOSTAT
AND INSTALLATION
REMOVAL
<DOHC>
Removal steps
3. Water outlet fitting
4. Water inlet fitting
5. Gasket
COOLING
12-14 ft.lbs.
SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVAL
RADIATOR LOWER HOSE
After making mating marks on the radiator hose and the
hose clamp, disconnect the radiator hose.
INSPECTION
Check that valve closes tightly at room temperature.
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Check for defects or damage.
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Check for rust or encrustation on valve. Remove if any.
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water temperature and check that thermostat valve opening
temperature and the temperature with valve fully open
[valve lift-over 8 mm (.31 in.)] are at the standard value.
12-14 ft.lbs.
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