thermostat location?

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https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-thermostat

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How long should it take to replace the thermostat, i was quoted 4 hours of labor, should it take this long?
thank u

That is correct, it is situated under the upper and lower intake. Here is the labor information from ALLDATA.

Parts Information

Part OEM Part Price
Thermostat
Thermostat
4 - CTS 24420653 $22.60
Contact dealer for most current part and price information.


Thermostat
Replace
CTS 3.8

Engine Cooling problem
2003 Cadillac CTS 69000 miles
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I have a check engine light which came back saying my thermostat needs to be replaced. Ive been told it is a labor intensive job and may take anywhere from 1.5 to 5 hours to complete. The part itself is maybe $20 but the labor to replace the part is astounding. What has to happen in order to replace the thermostat? Is this something I could do at home or am I better off having it done in a shop?

[quote:4ac7ffead3="zeally"]Engine Cooling problem
2003 Cadillac CTS 69000 miles
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I have a check engine light which came back saying my thermostat needs to be replaced. Ive been told it is a labor intensive job and may take anywhere from 1.5 to 5 hours to complete. The part itself is maybe $20 but the labor to replace the part is astounding. What has to happen in order to replace the thermostat? Is this something I could do at home or am I better off having it done in a shop?[/quote:4ac7ffead3]

you have to access the timming belt. and remove it, and you need special tools to set it back up, at 69k you should do a belt if you havent done one

My thermostat is out and like most people money is tight right now,But i know a guy that knows a guy that knows a guy that said he can do it. I totally trust my friend,But how hard is it to put these things on. Are should i wait and go to dearler.

The upper and lower intake need to be off, and the transfer pipe from the upper hose to the t-stat housing needs to come out. It uses external torx(e-torx) type fasteners. The bolt that holds the pipe, also holds the oil dipstick tube, and an engine lift strap.

i went to the dealer to see why the check engine light came on in my car. i was told i have a faulty thermostat. how serious is this? can i still drive the car?

a faulty thermostat can cause engine overheating so i would not recommend driving it until it is fixed...

thanks man