Thermostat replacement

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If the thermostat is leaking, chances are it just needs resealed. As far as other vehicles compatibility with your vehicle, you would have to actually look at them to confirm they are the same. It seems like everyone of them are different in some way.

Now, can you tell me where it is leaking from? Is it the hose, where the housing mounts, or is the housing cracked? Also, when you installed the new thermostat, was the housing and where it mounted clean and dry? Are you sure the thermostat was properly positioned prior to installing the housing? Was the gasket/o-ring in good condition?

Here is a link that shows how in general one is replaced. Make sure you followed these directions.

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

Here are the directions specific to your vehicle for replacement. Read through them to confirm you did everything it shows. The attached pictures correlate with these directions.

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PROCEDURES
Removal
1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Disconnect the thermostat hoses.
3. Remove the thermostat cover.
1 Remove the three bolts.
2 Remove the cover.
4. Remove the thermostat.

Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. Refill the cooling system.

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Let me know. If you plan to get one from another vehicle, it will have to be the same model year, engine, and then you would have to confirm it is the same.

Let me know if this helps.

Joe

Welcome back:

It sounds like you have the same luck as me. lol If you can, pressure test the system to help determine where the leak is coming from. Here is a link that shows how it's done. I realize most people don't own a pressure tester, but nearly all parts stores will lend one to you with the hope of selling parts.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/radiator-pressure-test

If you find the housing is leaking, price an aftermarket one. Companies make them really cheap. You could also check on line. I replaced a coolant flange for a customer on a VW a week ago. The part was $20.00 at the parts store, but he found it online (and I'm not making this up) for $2.95 plus shipping. Total was $4.95. There are a lot of aftermarket manufacturers such as Dorman, Mahle, National, that make great products at excellent prices.

Regardless, let me know what you find. However, I do suggest pressuring the system to confirm where the leak is coming from. It could be something as simple as a hose clamp; especially if you reused the old ones.

Take care and let me know if I can help.

Joe

Disconnect the camshaft position sensor electrical connector. Disconnect the coolant hoses and position to one side. Unscrew (3)bolts and remove the thermostat housing

V6 2.5Lengine
disconnect battery ground terminal
drain coolant system
remove air cleaner
remove engine plastic cover
disconnect hoses
remove thermostat housing

remove the two bolts separate the hosing
remove and replace thermostat

Has the sending unit been checked?

The temp sending unit is what sends the info to the gauge. It sounds like it may be the problem. Check wiring to make sure nothing is damaged.

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Hello,

Here is a guide to help you see what you are in for when doing the job.

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

Check out the diagrams (Below) both engines

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

Cheers

The location of the thermostat is :
On the engine end of the upper rad hose. Make sure when you replace it the spring goes toward the engine.
The clamp needs to be squeezed together and reused, ther eis special tool for that try an auto parts for rental