changing thermostat

Hello,

Here is a guide to help you see what you are in for when changing the thermostat.

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

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers

I cannot locate the thermostat.

Hello, I'm Danny.

Here is a tutorial for you to view about changing your thermostat:

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

I've attached pictures below of the location (circled in red) and step-by-step instructions on how to replace.Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.

Danny-

Hello,

I have included the information that you requested in the diagrams down below. Please go through the guides and get back to us with how everything turns out, or if you have any other automotive related questions.

Thanks,
Alex
2CarPros

Thank you so much. I will view the material you attached and attempt the replacement tomorrow. Thank you so much.

OMG! You guys are wonderful! With your help I was able to locate, remove and replace my thermostat. I did it! The information, photos and tutorial were perfect direction and made the process so much easier for me. In addition to learn how to, I also learned about tools for the car and how to improvise with what you do have on hand. Mostly importantly I learn my limitations also. (I have RA and hand strength is limited some days) I know nothing about cars and their parts or functions but I have a brain and willingness to learn. I can’t thank you enough and will always come to you before going to any mechanic again! I will tell you now and please share with all, I am a gramma trying to keep my vehicle on the road for myself and my granddaughter who uses it to get to and from school and work. I live on a very tight budget and you two have just saved us. Again thank you so very much. I will attempt to attach some photos of my work, again attempt is the key word. Should they go through they may not be in order.

You're welcome!

Feel free to use us anytime.Thanks again for using 2CarPros.

Danny-

I have got the old thermostat out but cannot seem to get the new one in. Which way should it be facing? And how can I remove the pipe housing without removing my exhaust manifold?

Good morning,

I attached a procedure and pictures for you for this repair.

Roy

Thermostat Replacement (L61)

Removal Procedure
1. Drain the cooling system.


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2. Remove the thermostat housing to water pump feed pipe bolts.


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3. Remove the thermostat housing to water pump feed pipe.


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4. Remove the thermostat and retaining sleeve, noting orientation for installation.

i have a 2005 malibu LS 3.5 engine and im trying to locate and replace the thermostat. How do i do this?

thank you

Hello,

I have the location and the guide on how to change your cars engine thermostat. Here is the guide to show you what you are in for when doing the job.

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

You should drain and flush the system as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolant-flush-and-refill-all-cars

Here is what it will be like on your car I have included both 4 and 6 cylinder engines just in case.

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken

Seems to be somewhere in the back of the engine. There isn't a traditional thermostat housing

see pics, lube orings with coolant only and tighten bolts to 18inch lbs.

Perfect. Thank you :-)

the engine light came on. i took it to a mechanic. he told me the error message says i needed a thermostat?

I am attaching the process below from the manual however, here is a video from a blazer and while it is a different engine it is pretty similar.

https://youtu.be/5w14DkYn1bU

Plus here is a guide that will help with this in more general terms.

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

Lastly below is the process from the manual. Let us know if you have questions. Thanks