reinhart chip

[fblumberg]

Got the chip in today...
gonna run to sarasota...
check it out...
only minor glich was didnt scrape off blue gook on underside...
so car didnt start 1st x
Dennis corrected me by phone....
tried the plugs but what kind of extention
do you need for them they are at least 8" inside....
also where is the thermostat lo on this veh???
thanx,
fred::coolman:

[Menace]

I bought a 10 in. extension that worked fine. The thermostat is located in the hose line I believe.

[Smokie]

The thermostat is located inside the housing in a T-connector for 3 radiator hoses that come together; and it comes apart from the bottom, make sure you refill your system from the round cap that screws on to metal tubing by using a 1/4" drive ratchet; that is the highest point in your cooling system VERY IMPORTANT so you don't get an air pocket in your block. You will enjoy the results !!!:D ::D :D

[RF Overlord]

thermostat: ^^^what Smokie said^^^
the coolant re-fill procedure is in the owner's manual, starting on page 191...

spark plugs: ^^^what Menace said^^^
if you tape the spark-plug socket to the extension, things will come out easier...remember to put some silicone dielectric grease on the insulator, it will make subsequent coil removals much easier...concerning anti-seize on the threads: some people recommend it; Dennis does not, and the factory doesn't use it...one more thing: it's VERY IMPORTANT to use a torque wrench to install the new plugs...the proper spec is 11 ft-lbs...

[Dennis Reinhart]

Originally posted by fblumberg
Got the chip in today...
gonna run to sarasota...
check it out...
only minor glich was didnt scrape off blue gook on underside...
so car didnt start 1st x
Dennis corrected me by phone....
tried the plugs but what kind of extention
do you need for them they are at least 8" inside....
also where is the thermostat lo on this veh???
thanx,
fred::coolman:

I am glad it worked for you and there was no damage to the EEC or chip enjoy the car.

[fblumberg]

thanx for all the help guys!!!!
got back from sarasota just now am going for the 10" exten.
and torq wr. for plugs ...
I' try the therm this afternoon...
by the way the car just purrrrrrred al the way!!!!!!!1111111
love it...
I' get up to orange park for the gear change later in oct...
cant wait!!!!!
fred

[fblumberg]

why in h-ll did they put the thermostat screws on the bottom!!!!!!!!!!!????????????? ??????
it'll be drippin in my face........
its 95 in the shade and i dont like being upside down!!!

[fblumberg]

just put in dennis reinharts plugs...
Sh-t it burns rubber know!!!!
gonna do the thermostat mana`na
thanx again dennis...
fred
if your in Ft. Myers please come to dinner at my restaurant!!!
we can do anythingyou want!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
cheffed in NYC 20 yrs...
fred

[fblumberg]

everything set now...'
car is wonderfull!!!!!!!!!!
fred