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Ford TempoThe Ford Tempo is an American-built two-door coupe and four-door sedan produced by the Ford Company from 1984 to 1994. It was the successor to the Ford Fairmont, and was replaced in 1994 by the Ford Contour. The Tempo was part of a rejuvenation by Ford to offer more environmentally friendly, fuel efficient, and more modern styled models to compete with the imports.
First thanks to those who already responded to me when I posted elsewhere. I have another question. I would like to change the thermostat which I have done successfully in the past in other models.
In this engine the thermostat is sideways. It has 3 nuts to remove and the one that is closer to the ground is impossible to get to. Is there a special tool to get to it? I have tried several times. I have moved the hose that is in the way (the soft one) but there are hard hoses in the way. My hands are small but I can't get my hands and a tool in there very well. I have tried a ratchet and an open end wrench.
I would like to add that by sideways I mean that the top of the thermostat and the nuts face the side of the engine compartment not the hood. ( I have had people look at me funny when I say sideways)
All advice is welcome.
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1992 Tempo GL 3.0 6cyl 4door overheating 
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