1998 Chevy Lumina Thermostat

189,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SHOOKY
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Where is the thermostat located on the engine? I replaced the water pump yesterday, but now the thermostat is sticking.
Apr 28, 2009 at 12:33 AM
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RENAUDTN
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Hi there,

The thermostat is located inside the thermostat housing: follow the upper radiator hose to the engine. The part that your upper hose is connected to is your thermostat housing. Drain some coolant, remove the upper hose, unbolt the housing, remove thermostat, put new one in there (spring side toward the engine), put new gasket, bolt housing back on there, put hose back on there, refill with Dexcool coolant, bleed your system for air, you’re good to go.
Jun 21, 2019 at 8:06 AM
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