engine overheat TOYOTA SUPRA 1986 Service Repair Manual

THERMOSTAT REMOVAL
HINT: Removal of the thermostat would have an adverse ef-
fect, causing a lowering of cooling efficiency.
Do not remove the thermostat, even if the engine tends to
overheat.
1. 2JZ±GTE:
REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
3. 2JZ±GE:
DISCONNECT WATER INLET FROM WATER PUMP, AND
REMOVE THERMOSTAT
(a) Remove the 2 nuts holding the water inlet to the water pump,
and disconnect the water inlet from the water pump.
(b) Remove the thermostat.
(c) Remove the gasket from the thermostat.
4. 2JZ±GTE:
REMOVE WATER INLET, LOWER RADIATOR HOSE AS-
SEMBLY AND THERMOSTAT
(a) Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the radiator.
(b) Remove the 2 nuts holding the water inlet to the water pump,
and disconnect the water inlet and lower radiator hose from
the water pump.
(c) Remove the thermostat.
(d) Remove the gasket from the thermostat.
THERMOSTAT INSPECTION
INSPECT THERMOSTAT
HINT: The thermostat is numbered with the valve opening
temperature.
(a) Immerse the thermostat in water and gradually heat the
water.
(b) Check the valve opening temperature.
Valve opening temperature:
80±84°C (176±183°F)
If the valve opening temperature is not as specified, replace
the thermostat.
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