[armaniran]

alright guys so I tried to take out my thermostat yesterday and i just couldnt get to the 3 bolts im not sure what i should do if i should take out the alternator or what else i could do if anyone know's what would be the best way for me to get to it that would be good, (pics would be great) but tried for about 3 hours yesterday and just couldnt get my tools in there. thanks guys

 

[Chris Crash]

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/showthread.php?t=261447

 

[armaniran]

well i tried that but thats for the 1mz-fe mine is 3vz-fe or w/e on that one it shows the thermostat to be on the driver side but on mine its on passenger side

 

[rusty9]

that link is for the 1mz which has the t-stat on the other side.

Ive had success loosening the alternator to get the belt out of the way, then using a 12mm deep 1/4" socket to get to the nuts. theres also a hidden bolt/bracket under the alternator that holds the pipe in place.

 

[armaniran]

so you think i should just take out the alt or loosen it, where do you loosen it by?

 

[armaniran]

is there any diy on how to remove or loosen an alternator
so i could get to the thermostat

 

[rusty9]

http://camrystuff.com/index.php?page=Gen3_Manuals

 

[armaniran]

Thanks Guys I figured it out ended up buying the haynes book