Quote Originally Posted by jacksticks View Post
Thanks for that, that is great to know. Looks like there is some kind of shield or drip tray? under the engine bay that i will need to remove if i were to drain the radiator. Regarding the stat I am getting hot air in the cabin no problem but as mentioned the temp gauge will only go to 50...would a failed stat cause this?

Thanks again.
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