[jrozanc]

I have a family member who is going to give me a hand doing this. He has the heated garage,tools and knowledge. Besides the theromstat (gasket too?) is there anything else I need to purchase? When I remove the throttle body is there a gasket that needs to be replaced for that also?

I called 3 local mechanics and got a price quote to replace a theromstat. Low ball price was $130-$150. Middle was $225-250. High was $323 out the door. I wonder if the low ball knew there was some work involved to do this job or was he just quoting a normal (normal being without having to tear down half the engine) thermostat replacement.