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Inspection




WATER INLET AND THERMOSTAT ASSEMBLY

Inspection


INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

- Check that valve in thermostat is completely closing at normal temperature.





- Place a thread (A) so that it is caught in the valve of the thermostat.
Immerse fully in a container filled with water. Heat while stirring.
- The valve opening temperature is the temperature at which the valve opens and falls from the thread.
- After checking the maximum valve lift, lower the water temperature and check the valve closing temperature.
Thermostat (Standard): [1][2]Pressure, Vacuum and Temperature Specifications.
- If the malfunctioning condition, when valve seating at ordinary room temperature, or measured values are out of the standard, replace thermostat.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

- Check that the reservoir tank cap is tightened.
- Check for leakage of engine coolant using the radiator cap tester adapter (commercial service tool) and the radiator cap tester (commercial service tool). Inspection.
- Start and warm up the engine. Visually check that there is no leakage of engine coolant.