I was attempting to do a coolant flush today, when I tried to remove the thermostat, only then did I see how much of a bitch it is to get into.
Is there any trick to it, or anyone found an easy way to get at the bolts holding it in place? (MY02 WRX)

I got the bottom bolt out but I wasnt able to get at the upper one.

Any tricks or tips that anyone can offer would be greatly appreciated.

remove the radiator.

Since you've already disconnected the lower hose and drained it. All you need to do is disconnect the top hose and unplug the fans and two bolts on top and the whole thing lifts out. easy peasy

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I didnt do that because I thought removing the radiator was harder......doesnt sound too bad. Thanks!

Hah funny that gumby, thanks for asking the question, im in need of replacing mine aswel!

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hehe Im glad to be of service

Just on this topic, went to Repco and they had the thermostat but not the seal......$26 for the Thermostat but was wondering, is the seal reusable or better off replacing.

Also another place open on a sunday that would have a GC8 2000 Thermostat and seal to buy.

Thanks,

Eric

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you can reuse the seal if you need to but can leak so is defintley recommended to replace the seal if able to mals is open sundays

Mals being the hardware shop?

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Think that was a mistype and they meant Malz the car parts store.

Ohh hah my bad i was wondering why id be directed to a hardware shop :P Ill get the google out and try locate the store, thanks :P

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