Whats the name of the special rench to remove your thermostat

Asked by Custom_135 Dec 09, 2016 at 11:44 AM about the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina LS Sedan FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Trying to replace thermostat

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No special tools required. To remove the radiator hose you'll need a pair of pliers or screwdriver (depending on what type of hose clamp it is), then to remove the thermostat housing you'll need either a wrench or socket, the housing is held in place with two hex-head bolts. I forget the size but it's nothing special. To reinstall torque them to about 18-20 ft/lbs.

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I saw a video where a guy said he used a special curved wrench that was made for a Volkswagen to get into one of the bolts.

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