2001 Kia Carens thermostat

2001 KIA CARENS
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2NARRAS
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2001 Kia Carens

I am trying to change my thermostat in my carnival. I have taken half the engine out to get to it. Some sites have said it is on the side. My one I think is below the manifolds and has a plastic cover. I ac get to it now since I have stripped the motor. It has two bolts and a plastic shaft that leads to the water pump. It does'nt seem to want to come off is it glued in or am I missing something.

Many Thanks
Pulliing my hair out
May 15, 2010 at 11:02 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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did the motor recently overheat? if so then the thermostat gasket probably melted and sealed the two surfaces together. will just have to take a flat blade tool and pry it apart.
May 16, 2010 at 11:44 AM