[jmatta]

I can second the simple install process. My Box had 15k miles on it and was seven years old when I decided to upgrade the t-stat (coolant needed to be changed anyway). It honestly took longer to raise the car up and drain the old coolant than it did to replace the t-stat.

I removed the drain plug on the bottom and let it drain for about 20 minutes (be certain to open the coolant tank cap). The big hose that needs to be pulled from the old t-stat drains A LOT of coolant, so be prepared. The bolts holding the stat came right out and are pretty easy to get to.

When replacing the t-stat, be very careful of the mating surfaces; there should be no old gasket material (mine came right off in one piece). Fill her up with OEM coolant and distilled water 50/50 blend and bleed. I simply drove around for a couple days with the bleeder valve open, topping occasionally ubntil the level quit falling.

Car now runs cooler and is happy with new coolant. Thanks Jake and Charles!