How difficult to change thermostat in 94 525???

Hello all:

I am reasonably adept at mechanics and have performed routine
maintenance on a number of my vehicles over the years. However, for
my own prior 4 Bimmers I always used professional services.

Someone asked me to replace the thermostat in their 94 525 and I need
to know if its reasonably doable? Other than draining the coolant and
using sealer when reassembling, are there any "tricks" to performing
this feat?

Thanks in advance all.

bobmct > wrote:
>Hello all:
>
>I am reasonably adept at mechanics and have performed routine
>maintenance on a number of my vehicles over the years. However, for
>my own prior 4 Bimmers I always used professional services.
>
>Someone asked me to replace the thermostat in their 94 525 and I need
>to know if its reasonably doable? Other than draining the coolant and
>using sealer when reassembling, are there any "tricks" to performing
>this feat?

You don't need to drain the coolant and you don't need to use sealer;
the tolerances on the thing are so tight they lock together without any
need for it. The whole job should take less than ten minutes.
--scott


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