Oil cooler thermostat is stuck somehow.. how to remove?

1987 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET
86,000 MILES
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BYMA85
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I took the mountings off and got to the thermostat, when I tried to take the flange out it got stuck between the engine and the flange, i'm afraid I will break it if I keep pulling on it. am I doing it wrong?
Aug 14, 2013 at 9:17 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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do you have a jack under oil pan to hold and raise engine?
Aug 14, 2013 at 9:59 AM
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BYMA85
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Yeah I meant to say oil pan and no, I tried it without putting a jack under it. I will go home and do so and we'll see how it goes.
Aug 14, 2013 at 11:38 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Place small piece of wood between jack saddle and pan
Aug 14, 2013 at 11:42 AM
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EXOVCDS
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It is easier if you remove the power steering bracket out of the way.

Thomas
Aug 17, 2013 at 10:39 AM