Wow. An Adamdude thread that is almost three hours old and it doesn't have any tags.

 

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:.........

 

So today I think I'm replacing the thermostat. I was merged onto a 55mph road from the shopping center, floored it..hit 6000rpm before I switched to 2nd gear, did the same thing going into 3rd..wow my temp guaged spiked to just under the limp mode line lol

Do you think running the engine this hard, that the temp would remain normal??

And when I got home, it started to overheat just as I put the truck in park. overflow tank is full.. So figured might as well change thermostat being I just did a coolant flush.

QUESTION: When replacing the thermostat (buying the one from Nissan dealership, heard STAT is bad..) when I remove the thermostat cover, should I expect a lot of coolant to pour out? Or when I remove the screws, and remove the cover, will I just get the coolant from the upper radiator hose? I don't want to make a mess...

If you don't want to make a mess.....

Let somone else do it!!

I'll probably also replace my sep. belt too. My volt meeter will somtimes go from between 1/2 and 3/4 mark to 1/2 mark, or even between 1/4 and 1/2 marks... I assume loose belt? Belt seems tight but has cracks..so it's old. I don't think I've ever changed it in 70k miles....

What's a meeter??? :rofl:

Take it to someone who knows what they are doing!! :bangit:

 

Wow a simple typo in "meter" caused the cranky old man to come out of his shell and *****.

Anywho well this thread was worthless.. guess I'll just find out.

 

Wow a simple typo in "meter" caused the cranky old man to come out of his shell and *****.

Anywho well this thread was worthless.. guess I'll just find out.

Now you're catching on!!! :rofl:

Good Luck!!:bangit:

 

i love adamdude threads!

 

In the speaking of what manner, a good laugh?

 

I'm just surprised no one has chimed in with a real answer. I've replaced thermostats on some cars where all of the engine coolant comes pouring out..and some where not a drop. I'm juts looking to see what I should look for.

Either way I can't wait to get my Ram. Each week is a new problem with this damn thing.

 

Here's your real answer!!

YES!!! Coolant will come out!!!

Happy?? :bangit:

 

Ram away!!!

 

if you don't want to make a mess use a hose clamp so coolant doesn't go spilling out every where.
don't let your cat drink the coolant either you will not like the results.

 

you'll definitely spill some fluid when changing the Therm.

If the truck has been sitting for a while and cool you'll spill a lot less. Thankfully I haven't had to do this to the truck yet....

 

Thank you, that is what I was looking to hear. The truck has been sitting for over 24hrs now so I should be good. but at least now I can know what to expect! :redblob"