
Remove the thermostat housing bolts.

Remove the thermostat housing.

Remove and discard the thermostat housing gasket.
Exhaust Manifold Removal (LAF, LEA, or LUK) Exhaust Exhaust Manifold
Intake Manifold Disassemble Intake and Forced Induction Intake ManifoldPiston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection Engine Block Cylinder Block Piston Assembly
Connecting Rod MeasurementClean the connecting rods-(1) in solvent and drywith compressed air.Inspect the connecting rods for the following:Signs of being twisted, bent, nicked, or crackedScratches or abrasion on the rod bearing seatingsurfaceIf the connecting rod bores contain minor scratches orabr ...