Hi there guys, I noticed that my temperature gauge goes down to 75 degrees Celsius when driving, when it should stay constant at 90 degrees. I have read quit a lot of forums here and the guys say its a thermostat problem, it gets stuck in the open position.
I do understand that so I decided to tackle a DIY repair. I have watched a video on how to do it, the only problem I am facing is that I don't want to lift the car up and remove the under covers to drain the water. I was thinking if it possible to just empty the water reservoir with a suction pump so that the water level is under the spot where the fitting is to the thermostat. Do any of you guys know if I do empty just the water reservoir will the level drop below the level of the thermostat so when I remove the black plastic pipe the holds the thermostat no water will pore out.
I have added a picture of the engine compartment with a red line showing where the level is below the thermostat and also a picture of the thermostat which is to be replaced. Any help on this will be much appreciated.
I do understand that so I decided to tackle a DIY repair. I have watched a video on how to do it, the only problem I am facing is that I don't want to lift the car up and remove the under covers to drain the water. I was thinking if it possible to just empty the water reservoir with a suction pump so that the water level is under the spot where the fitting is to the thermostat. Do any of you guys know if I do empty just the water reservoir will the level drop below the level of the thermostat so when I remove the black plastic pipe the holds the thermostat no water will pore out.
I have added a picture of the engine compartment with a red line showing where the level is below the thermostat and also a picture of the thermostat which is to be replaced. Any help on this will be much appreciated.
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