WRONG.......the jiggle pin ALWAYS goes in the 12:00 position.
From the service manual: NOTE:
When reinstalling the thermostat, use a new gasket.
The thermostat must be installed with the jiggle pin facing upward.
Forgot to also list this third bullet from manual:
In this time, set the jiggle pin of thermostat for front side.
Which is awkward wording for sure, but the jiggle pin is to be installed facing front of engine. Does it matter? I don't know, but presumably this is the best place to catch air pockets and "jiggle" them out
Thermostat Position
in Second Generation Legacy (1994 - 1998)
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