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Old Oct 13, 2012 | 10:29 AM
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Problem just started yesterday... my truck wont go up to normal engine temp. Driving it will onl y see 150 degrees and it drops. is my t stat stuck open.? Outside temp is 40 degrees
 
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Old Oct 13, 2012 | 11:34 AM
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Most likely a T-Stat.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2012 | 04:33 PM
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how hard to replace? and where is it located?
 
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Very easy to replace. If you follow the upper radiator hose to the engine, it is under the cast adapter to the engine. Drain a gallon of coolant out, three bolts, change the t-stat, reverse the disassembly order.
 
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