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96_4.6 · 03-06-2003, 10:19 PM

I was told and figured changing the stat was very easy for 96-98 stangs but when i bought the mr. gasket 180 stat it says stuff like i have to replace the gasket with a new one and drain the coolant completly but i dont want too so can i just take the old one out and put the new one in and replace the coolant that squarts out a little with some new to be at normal, thanks

03-06-2003, 10:19 PM	#1
96_4.6 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 417	*Installation of an 180stat, just pop out pop in? I was told and figured changing the stat was very easy for 96-98 stangs but when i bought the mr. gasket 180 stat it says stuff like i have to replace the gasket with a new one and drain the coolant completly but i dont want too so can i just take the old one out and put the new one in and replace the coolant that squarts out a little with some new to be at normal, thanks __________________ 1996 Mustang GT, AODE -Trickflow Upper Plenum -BBK 70mm Throttlebody -02 PI Lower Intake -March Pulleys -BBK H-Pipe -2 Chamber Flowmaster mufflers -3000 RPM Stall -JLT CAI with special K&N -MSD Supercondutor wires -180 stat -FRPP 4:10's FOR SALE C&L TRUE FLOW INLET PIPE WITH K&N** My Stang