Kenneth,
I've been reading so much about this.
Did you notice any change in MPG, Torque or
Horsepower?
Thanks
--- Kenneth Eng <kenneth.eng@datajump.com> wrote:
> Aurelio,
>
> I just installed the 180 T-stat on my 98 V6 this
> past Sunday. You really do
> not need to remove anything in the engine bay to do
> the swap. This is
> assuming the original gasket comes off cleanly. For
> me I had to take the
> alternator off its bracket and move it aside so that
> I can reach in to
> scrape the old gasket off with a safety razor.
> Removing the old gasket from
> the housing and engine block was the most time
> consuming part of the swap.
> If the gasket comes off cleanly just swap out the
> stock thermostat put in
> the new one and reattach the housing with a new
> gasket.
>
> Ken
>
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> >[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of
> Aurelio Lopez
> >Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2000 12:18 AM
> >To: DML
> >Subject: DML: 180 t-stat installation questions
> >
> >
> >This might seem like a dumb question to most of
> >you and I apologize ahead of time.
> >
> >Is there an easier way to replace the t-stat on
> >a V6 3.9L? The installation instructions on the
> >DML website (
>
>http://www.dakota-truck.net/UPGRADES/TSTAT/index.html
> >) talk about moving most all front engine bay
> >items out of the way. It seemed to me the actual
> >t-stat installation was less complicated then
> >moving all these items. I can see the t-stat
> >housing clearly, could I just un-bolt it and
> >install the new one?
> >
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2000 Quad Cab 4X4-Sport V-6 Automatic Sports Plus Package
31X10.5 tires Limited Slip 3.55 Trailer Tow Group
HD Package Skid Plates Added:Airaid air filter,Flowmaster 3 chamber,
Steel Horse Torneau cover, Autolite Double Platinum Spark Plugs,
Removed air horns from Throttle Boddy, added new TB bolts,
Cool Tape around air filter and A/C tubes
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