How to install a thermostat and does the.

Tiny
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  • 1999 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
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How to install a thermostat and does the thermostat only go in 1 way. If it were installed backwards would that cause heat to not work
Monday, November 19th, 2012 AT 3:47 AM

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Tiny
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You remove the housing and put it in with the cone shaped side up. If it is in backwards it would cause ove heating and it could cause the heater not to work it depends on if it is letting too much fluid through when put in bnackwards which is possible.
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Monday, November 19th, 2012 AT 6:31 AM

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