thermostat replacement?

2001 CHEVROLET S-10
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CHEVYDOGS
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Within the last thirty days, I have had intermittant problems with the truck starting. I may get in and it won''''t start, and then start fifteen minutes later. Or i may drive it somewhere, and then it won't start. Then it's Perfect for a week or so .I have a person eorking for me who Thought it was the starter, but it makes no sound if it won't start.He had the battery tested, and it was low,which I was planning on buying a new battery. then today he drove it no more than 3/8 of a mile, and told me he wanted to replace the thermostat because he said i the gauge should register about 195, and it had barely moved. Help?
Dec 13, 2008 at 11:07 PM
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BLACKOP555
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Here is a guide to show you how to repack the thermostat step by step with instructions in the diagrams below to show you how on your car.

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.
Dec 14, 2008 at 7:45 AM
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Thank you so much for your reply. No, there is no starter sound When it won't start, the lights stay on.Today the battery was replaced, the alternator was tested and was fine. I know it's not over yet.
Dec 14, 2008 at 7:02 PM
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BLACKOP555
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when it wont start jump the terminals of the solenoid, will it start then? no?

get back to me with what you find.
Dec 20, 2008 at 12:13 PM
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