SPONSORED LINKS

Coolant leak from thermostat gasket

Tiny
SNEAKFOX
  • MEMBER
  • 2000 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
  • 150,000 MILES
I had a mysterious coolant leak last year and it was tough to find. I thought it was the water pump. Turns out the threads on the surge tank fill spout were stripped and coolant was running out the overflow hose.
I've replaced that but since it has full pressure again the thermostat gasket is done. I know where it is but need the best laid plan as how to GET to it. One bolt is nearly inaccessible.
SPONSORED LINKS
Sunday, May 5th, 2013 AT 4:55 AM

4 Replies

Tiny
HMAC300
  • MECHANIC
  • 48,601 POSTS
Remove exaust heate shield, remove coolant pipe housing bolts through manifold, remove collantpipe stud fromoilan remove tire and splash shield remove bolts form transaxle brace assy and brace remove coolant hsg pipe then remove tstat revers for reassy
Images (Click to make bigger)
Thumb
Thumb
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, September 21st, 2020 AT 10:17 AM
Tiny
SNEAKFOX
  • MEMBER
  • 3 POSTS
Response appreciated but it is hard to decipher what you wrote between your spelling and grammar. I am not a mechanic so the fewer acronyms the better! Thanks!
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, September 21st, 2020 AT 10:17 AM
Tiny
HMAC300
  • MECHANIC
  • 48,601 POSTS
Remove exaust heat shield, remove coolant pipe housing bolts through manifold, remove coolant pipe stud from oil pan remove tire and splash shield remove bolts from transaxle brace assembly and brace. Remove coolant housing pipe then remove thermostat. Reverse procedure for installation
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, September 21st, 2020 AT 10:17 AM
Tiny
SNEAKFOX
  • MEMBER
  • 3 POSTS
Thank you very much. You probably saved me an hour of unnecessary work!
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, September 21st, 2020 AT 10:17 AM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Leak Content

Cooling System Pressure Test For Leaks
VIDEO
Cooling System Pressure Test For Leaks
Instructional repair video
Coolant Leak Symptoms
GUIDE
Coolant Leak Symptoms
When your car begins to leak coolant the first indicator is the engine will start run hot and possibly overheat. This will be noticed by the driver by observing the...
VIEW MORE

Sponsored links