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Title: Changing thermostat
Post by: Tony5496 on November 06, 2016, 11:05:41 AM
 I need to change the thermostat on the car but I can't even find it is it a very difficult job to change it and do you have to  empty all the antifreeze  it's a 2.0 tdci any information would really help many thanks
Title: Re: Changing thermostat
Post by: Chrispb on November 06, 2016, 11:24:28 AM
Not changed one on the MK3 but looks like it's contained in this housing.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-C-MAX-FOCUS-GALAXY-MONDEO-KUGA-S-MAX-2-0-TDCi-THERMOSTAT-NEW-1373385-/272061292782?fits=Car+Make%3AFord%7CModel%3AGalaxy&hash=item3f581de0ee:g:rn8AAOSw8-tWXC2K
Title: Re: Changing thermostat
Post by: johnnyroper on November 06, 2016, 11:45:11 AM
Right hand side of the engine under egr valve I think? Part of the housing posted above.
Best to drain all coolant and refill with fresh while you are at it.