hi there,
has anyone tackled the thermostat on the 185, i cann ot get a socket or anything on the end coz of this nut thing
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a161/ ... G_1935.jpg
i cant tackle the nut.
help please. mahender

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THIS IS MY 4. THERE ARE MANY OTHERS LIKE THIS ONE, BUT THIS IS MINE.
red st185, running 10 psi all gears, powerflow cat back, and air filter. oh and fab scoop splitters

Do you have a deep reach 10mm socket? That should get the little tinker off! Or a 10mm spanner should be fine


Also, you you still have the black rubber cold air feed snorkel to the alternator still fitted? Removing this will give you better access

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Kris
95 ST205 - slept for 10 years, now waking up...
Avensis
http://www.gtfours.co.uk
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Turbocharging - the replacement for displacement

As Kris suggested - I use a 10mm deep socket with a 'wibbly' extension bar to get a little extra articulation, works a treat.

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GT4DC Events Co-ordinator
1996 ST205 UK

hi all,
i have tried alssorts of different sockets (for 2.5 hrs yesterday), i cannoat get a spanner in there as the oil filter is in the way. i dont want to change the oil and filter. as its an extra job im not ready for.
i have followwed as per kris instructions for removal (alt inducting pipe etc)but cant get a decent grip on the nut.

it looks so straight forward, just cant get this nut off.

what is a deep socket. i though i wuld need something shallow tobe able to slip over the nut passed the thing thats hindering me.
as i said the thiing directly under that screwis the reason i cant get a socket over the thermostat nut wholly.

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THIS IS MY 4. THERE ARE MANY OTHERS LIKE THIS ONE, BUT THIS IS MINE.
red st185, running 10 psi all gears, powerflow cat back, and air filter. oh and fab scoop splitters

an extension bar that allows the socket to "wobble" (a bit like a u/j but without the mechanical joint) should do the trick

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Pete
ST185
Basingstoke

hi all
i have trieds wibbly bits and long sockets and short sockets with no joy.
reall perplexed by it .
there is a mechanic a couple of doors down if he is in then i will ask if he can have a go else i think i am just going to replace the rad.

hi just edited to add pics of socket problems
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a161/ ... G_1937.jpg
(smaller socket)
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a161/ ... G_1936.jpg
(halfords socket)

thanks...
mahender

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THIS IS MY 4. THERE ARE MANY OTHERS LIKE THIS ONE, BUT THIS IS MINE.
red st185, running 10 psi all gears, powerflow cat back, and air filter. oh and fab scoop splitters

hi all,
thanks for your hel-p. i have managed to complete it.

a couple of points for people to note for future. for st185s.

1) remove the oilf filter to get easy access to the thermostat nuts.

2) the thermostat, once u have removed the nut. will have to be jiggled out between the bottom bolt and the nut thing
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a161/ ... G_1935.jpg

3) to replace the thermostat housing will be an even bigger pita.
i would suggest filing or hacksawing a little off the end of the bottom bolt. so the thermostat can easily be replaced over the bolt.

3 days to a do a 10 min job.
we live and learn.

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THIS IS MY 4. THERE ARE MANY OTHERS LIKE THIS ONE, BUT THIS IS MINE.
red st185, running 10 psi all gears, powerflow cat back, and air filter. oh and fab scoop splitters

Looks like the access to the 185 stat is a bit more difficult than the 165 or the 205.

See your problem now as the socket fould on the bolt for the aircon compressor

Would a ratchet type spanner been of any help?

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Kris
95 ST205 - slept for 10 years, now waking up...
Avensis
http://www.gtfours.co.uk
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Turbocharging - the replacement for displacement

i tried many different tools kris. i reckon the best way to do wouldbe remove the oil filter.
also when filing or dremmelling the stud down to replace the thermostat housing , make sure you cover the bit where the oil filter goes. as bits of metal shards in there BAD...

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THIS IS MY 4. THERE ARE MANY OTHERS LIKE THIS ONE, BUT THIS IS MINE.
red st185, running 10 psi all gears, powerflow cat back, and air filter. oh and fab scoop splitters