I'm in the process of winter maintenance on my 04 1300 and was needing input on the thermostat change. Mine has been doing the 2 bar 3 bar thing under 65 degrees. I've read through a lot of posts but haven't found an answer to this question. I'm going to change the upper and lower radiator hoses and was thinking about changing the 2 water hoses that come out of the thermostat housing that hook up to the water inlets on top of the engine under the throttle bodies. It looks like it is next to impossible to get to these connections without removing the throttle bodies. Has anybody had these two hoses fail or changed them?
Secrets or regrets on throttle body removal would be much appreciated. Should a stat change be my only concern?
Reason is, when I raised the fuel tank, the connector hose split and drained the last bit of gas out on the floor. Old, stiff hoses.
Thanks
Secrets or regrets on throttle body removal would be much appreciated. Should a stat change be my only concern?
Reason is, when I raised the fuel tank, the connector hose split and drained the last bit of gas out on the floor. Old, stiff hoses.
Thanks