Quick question: Which way does my thermostat go?

[slowpoke]

Here is the pic. I just want to make sure that the nipple goes to the bottom like I have pictured. I stupidly have not bought a book for my car. I have been using this forum to answer all my questions but this question is not listed. Please don't make me look stupid. I am replacing my headgasket and while I am waiting for my head to come back from the machine shop, I figured I would do some preventive maintenance. I just forgot how the original came out.

Thanks,

Gil

 

[9d2TSi]

The way that your thermostat is facing is the way that your going to want to install it. Nice housing as well, nice and clean.

 

[slowpoke]

The part I have circled is what I am concerned about. Is this supposed to be down or do I need to turn the thermostat around 180 degrees? I am pretty sure I have it right but wanted to double check

Gil

 

[9d2TSi]

Look at the top portion of the housing assembly, this should tell you were that part goes.

 

[slowpoke]

Look at the top portion of the housing assembly, this should tell you were that part goes.

I'm sorry to keep buggin you but I don't understand how the top portion should tell me. I will just wait to see if someone else knows exactly what way it goes. If not I will go get me a book tomorrow.

Thanks,

Gil

 

[9d2TSi]

Look at the underside of the upper housing piece for a notch in the casting.

 

[slowpoke]

Here's two more pics. There is no notch for that nipple piece in either one of the housings.

Gil

 

[DanD1984]

You have it correct... Just dont let the t-stat rub on anything, it doesn't matter the placement of the part you circled.

 

[RamenPride]

install it with the jiggle valve at the top.

 

[slowpoke]

install it with the jiggle valve at the top.

I think that is how mine was originally but I needed to confirm. I marked it but beadblasted my housings and forget which way. So do you know this for a fact?

Thanks,

Gil

 

[RamenPride]

I think that is how mine was originally but I needed to confirm. I marked it but beadblasted my housings and forget which way. So do you know this for a fact?

Thanks,

Gil

99.9% sure. the chilton's manual says to install it with the jiggle valve pointing straight up. when I replaced mine, that's how the original one was positioned.

 

[slowpoke]

99.9% sure. the chilton's manual says to install it with the jiggle valve pointing straight up. when I replaced mine, that's how the original one was positioned.

Thank you sir. That's what I wanted. You saved me some time.

Gil

 

[Fattie92]

that "jiggle valve" is a air bleed valve. Normaly you want it to be in the spot where it is highest, since air will seek the highest part.