TTFD

Just wondering how hard it is to replace the ast? if anyone has a link for directions for this i would really appreciate it.

Fd3BOOST

On a scale from 1-10 with 10 being the more difficult. I would say its a 2. You just take off the old one and swap in the new one.

Rotarian 1126

It's a sinch.. Obviously prepare to get a little coolant on you.

FikseRxSeven

unplug the hoses 1 by 1, and plug it to the corresponding holes on the new AST.



and yes, prepare some coolang cuz you will spill some

Rotarian 1126

Oh and anytime you lose any coolant even if it seems so minimal that it couldn't possibly do any damage, put some new coolant in. I lost about a pint of coolant changing mine, and I like an idiot I started the engine without adding any coolant and the red light of death came on, and the coolant buzzer started screaming. I added a little bit, and it was fine.

TTFD

thanks guys, i knew it was simple but i didnt think it it was that easy.

Srce

Just to spice this thread up a bit, IT'S HORRIBLY HARD TO SWAP IN A NEW AST, PREPARE FOR PAIN.

MazdaMike

yea my buddy lost his left leg swapping an AST. i suggest u be very careful.





do what martin said one hose at a time. id suggest pinching the bottom line off a little below the end to prevent gushing coolant but the stuff already in the tank is gonna leak out

TTFD

thanks mike