Galaxy V6 Thermostat - Removal + Pics

[Vanbursta]

This whole document can be downloaded here Galaxy_V6_Thermostat_replacement.pdf in PDF format

 

Galaxy V6 Thermostat replacement.

 

Difficulty rating 3

NOTE by request I have started using a difficult rating as requested, the key is:-

 

1)Very easy any body can do it.

2) Still easy but a bit more skill required.

3) Moderate difficulty, you should still be OK as long as you have some mechanical ability.

4) Getting really serious now, requires special tools and in depth knowledge, advanced procedure.

5) Either you need to be a fully competent mechanic. Or you need help from someone else who is.

 

 

Caution

 

Antifreeze is poisonous, take great care when handling it and wash your hands thoroughly, better still wear some rubber gloves.

 

Keep antifreeze away from children, pets etc. For some reason they seem to love it!

 

Drain the old antifreeze into a large bowl and dispose of it properly, it is illegal to let it drain onto the ground or to tip it down the drain, put it into an old sealable container and dispose of it at your local tip.

 

When you remove the thermostat you will drain a large proportion of the vehicles coolant, it might be worthwhile considering flushing out the system and replacing the antifreeze at the same time.

 

In hard water areas it is better to mix your antifreeze with distilled water, buy 5 litres of antifreeze and 5 litres of distilled water.

 

Only Ford dealers sell the proper stuff (it

[NikpV]

:o very nicely done - have requested it to be added to the faq

[Vanbursta]

Thanks

 

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[Guest gooner52]

wow top post ,great work :lol: :o

[Vanbursta]

Thanks Guys, nice to know the effort is appreciated. More to come soon (as long as no one objects).

[anadin]

superbly done, look forward to the next, can even read the newspaper, maybe page 3 next time ;)

[Guest HairyPlateEater]

Thanks Guys, nice to know the effort is appreciated. More to come soon (as long as no one objects).

 

Keep em coming .... I'll even lend you my 2.3 next time it needs something doing for you to document that too ;)

[Steve S.]

Dear Vanbursta,

Hope your Ultima is in good shape,mine is ok apart from the cruise! Thought I'd join the others in complimenting you on an excellent presentation..A+! I have done this job following the discovery of a water leak which turned out to be the dreaded thermostat housing.I had a bit more room in which to work as I had "peeled off" frontal layers of the car looking for the source of the leak.(Still grateful to Sepulchrave for pointing me in the right direction!) Your fine instructions and photo's would have saved a lot of work had I known what I was looking for! Keep up the good work.

Regards

Steve S.

PS If you don't mind I'll pick your brains about my cruise control problem later when I'm in the mood to spend time in the garage!

[Vanbursta]

Dear Vanbursta,

Hope your Ultima is in good shape,mine is ok apart from the cruise! Thought I'd join the others in complimenting you on an excellent presentation..A+! I have done this job following the discovery of a water leak which turned out to be the dreaded thermostat housing.I had a bit more room in which to work as I had "peeled off" frontal layers of the car looking for the source of the leak.(Still grateful to Sepulchrave for pointing me in the right direction!) Your fine instructions and photo's would have saved a lot of work had I known what I was looking for! Keep up the good work.

Regards

Steve S.

PS If you don't mind I'll pick your brains about my cruise control problem later when I'm in the mood to spend time in the garage!

 

 

Yes I will help, I had the same problem and it drove me bonkers!