Install radiator cap and check coolant resevoir and fill to proper level if needed. Once it is safely supported, crawl underneath and follow the lower radiator hose back till it connects to a steel tube. Got a message the next day saying it was a blown head gasket and would cost around 1700 to replace. Once the coolant in the block is warm usually within 10 minutes , the thermostat begins to open and let coolant flow into the radiator to cool it down some. The above information about removing the heater hose is absolutely necessary. Once full, replace the reservoir cap and start the engine.
As of a couple days ago, I went to use my heat again and noticed it was not hot until the engine was at full operating temperature and when the car had been driven for more than 20 minutes. Ran fine once it was heated , took it in for an oil change and was told that coolant was mixing with my oil. The books and mags out there are far and few. The heat still doesnt work and I still have the issue with the temp gadge and coolant leak. View of the thermostat and related components-2. Remove throttle body assy to make room.
Just did this on my 2001 today. If you can afford it, replace the hoses while you are at it if they are more than 3 -4 years old. Now you are ready to add your anti-freeze and water mixture to the reservoir. I think that overheated it. If the shield comes up then you can access the three stud bolts that attach the crossover to the front manifold. The metal pipe has some brackets and you have to bend it to get out of the way once it is detached from hoses. Partially drain the cooling system.
A 13 mm socket will remove the top bolt. Once these two wingnuts are removed, carefully remove the who … le assembly. While she dealt with no heat, I couldn't. Good luck with your P. So i fixed it and later decided to get rid of my problem and get a new car. Most often, when a thermostat breaks, it gets stuck open or closed, which causes it to be unable to regulate the coolant and therefore the engine temperature. Don't tear any thing apart until you know where the fluid is leaking or it could cost you a lot of unnecessary money.
Do not put radiator cap on at this time. Replace thermostat and paper gasket or rubber o-ring. There is still moisture in the head and it is still going hot and cold on both the temperature gauge and heater. I found a pontiac grand am. It is not as easy as 240cpa thinks.
I've hunted to no avail. Here is what i have gathered to replace it. . It is held on by three bolts that are threaded into the exhaust manifold. Make sure you clean the goose neck surface where the thermostat sits and also the face of the engine block where the thermostat sits into.
It turns and goes up to a location between the trans-axle and the exhaust manifold. The exaust manifold is in your way the entire time. So I went to my garage guy which I thought was pretty unethical , but he did point it out and told me what to do. Buy one before you start and when you pull it apart, see if it has a gasket. I have a manual and I can email it to anyone. The repair bill to have an engine machined can be several thousand dollars. I asked his permission to publish this and he said O.
It's affordable, attractive and offers a nice array of options. It drove great and was a good car just up until recently. Do not over-tighten the bolts that hold the housing down since the housing is pot metal that will crack if overstressed - notice how much effort it took to get them loose. Let the car idle until it gets to normal operating temp and check for any leaks. Tighten the retaining bolt to 19 ft. Then there is the intake to the throttle body that probably needs to be removed to get good access. But I tried driving it and it drove like it normally did.
Hopefully you didn't already damage the engine by overheating it. If you have big hands forget about it. And if not, do you know what it could be? I have yet to figure out how to replace the thermostat short of cutting out the front section of the heat shield over the crossover pipe. Ive always have had issues with the coolant leaking and my car overheating. Do you know if the leak is external? It will be seated right there. I do not have the money to fix it so it will sit. How often has the transmission filter been changed? This will expose the hose and thermostat bolts.
Also I couldnt drive it because when I pushed the gas pedal down my car would barely move even if it was all the way down to the floor, my borther in law said that could be the transmission but I have no idea. To install the new one just push the line back in and it will snap into place. Then the next day I started my car and let it run for about ten mins to see if it it would heat up and my heat would work but it didnt. You open the hood, stand on the drivers side of the engine, or the opposite side from the belts , and look toward the middle of the engine block. Reinstall thermostat housing but do not over tighten the housing bolts or nuts.