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Thermostats get STUCK. Either open of closed. If it's stuck
closed your car will get too hot, if it's stuck open, you car
will never get up to normal operating temperature, unless you're
on the freeway going full speed or something.
If your car doesn't heat up, and go to normal operating temperature,
like it stays cold all the time, it's might be this. The life
span of these are about 5 years in my experience.
Location:
| Project
Summary - Thermostat |
| Difficulty
Scale |
3 |
| Parts Cost |
$15 |
| Labor Time |
1 hour? |
Parts:
-Thermostat with gasket *
-Thermostat housing gasket
I've noticed that if you buy a thermostat with a gasket,
it cost $20, if you buy one without, it cost $12, if you
buy a gasket separately, it cost $2. Be Smart. |
Special tools - None
Just your normal set of tools. get out trust 10MM and
you should be okay. |
1. Drain the coolant
2. Put a bucket under the thermostat
3. Unscrew the housing (10mm)
4. Take out thermostat, and put a new thermostat housing gasket
on it.
5. Put new thermostat back in
6. Screw housing back together
7. Refill coolant, enjoy!
Another's great guide:
http://www.dieselgiant.com/thermostatreplacementandmodif.htm
This job is so easy, but if you are troubleshooting heat problems,
you may also want to look at replacing your water
pump and aux water pump
too.
Note: The dealer also replaces this when you get your
timing chain replaced.
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