04 S4 4.2 thermostat replacement ??
#1
01-09-2010, 12:01 AM
04 S4 4.2 thermostat replacement ??
Hi guys,
I've got an 04 S4 4.2 throwing cel code p2181. Coolant level is good. Here in Houston, its taking 25-35 min to warm up to operating temp, I'm thinking the thermostat is stuck open. I'm getting heat in the cabin once the needle starts to come up, but its slow. No other issues. So,, has anyone changed a thermostat in a 4.2 lately, What are the ins and outs of R&Ring the thermostat and bleening the system???
Thanks,
John
I've got an 04 S4 4.2 throwing cel code p2181. Coolant level is good. Here in Houston, its taking 25-35 min to warm up to operating temp, I'm thinking the thermostat is stuck open. I'm getting heat in the cabin once the needle starts to come up, but its slow. No other issues. So,, has anyone changed a thermostat in a 4.2 lately, What are the ins and outs of R&Ring the thermostat and bleening the system???
Thanks,
John
#2
02-10-2010, 07:44 AM
It is very nice.I like it.The accomplished foreground blow of your car has to appear off, again the timing belt have to be removed.Prepare yourself for a BIG adjustment bill. Mine amount $1,600 mostly labor.While you're in there, ability as able-bodied change the TB, tensioner, baptize pump and annihilation abroad you can anticipate of.
#3
02-17-2010, 09:49 PM
It is very nice.I like it.The accomplished foreground blow of your car has to appear off, again the timing belt have to be removed.Prepare yourself for a BIG adjustment bill. Mine amount $1,600 mostly labor.While you're in there, ability as able-bodied change the TB, tensioner, baptize pump and annihilation abroad you can anticipate of.
It is a detailed job nevertheless....... i would recomment topping off and bleeding the system better before commiting to thermostat replacement
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