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Thermostatic valve replacement

Model: Fiat Punto 188, MK 2 - Years 1999-2011
Part: Thermostat

The thermostatic valve is located on the side of the engine, just below the distributor; to be able to replace it, it is recommended that the repair be carried out with the engine cold first, starting to drain the coolant by disconnecting the hose at the base of the radiator; once the refrigeration system has been emptied, it is necessary to remove the battery and its compartment to access the thermostatic valve seat more comfortably; then disconnect the sleeve and unscrew the fixing pins of the valve itself to the cylinder block in order to install the new one. Then wash the system and fill it with a ready mix of anti-freeze liquid.


Posted on 28 August 2023 by ScegliAuto



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