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Thermostat placement

Tiny
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Heater problem 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 90,000 miles

I am trying to find the exact placement of the Thermostat on my 2005 Dodge Stratus. The heater is not working properly. It is cold air coming out when the heater is on. The heater will warm up some after the engine temperature goes up. The engine temperature does not get above the half way mark. I need to know where exactly the thermostat is located and what kind of problems there could be with the engine. Thanks.
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Thursday, October 15th, 2009 AT 9:35 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

The thermostat location is at the end of the upper radiator hose inside of the housing on the engine. Here is a guide and a diagram to help you get the job done.

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

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

Cheers, Ken
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Wednesday, May 10th, 2017 AT 5:32 PM
Tiny
JESS1346
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Where is the thermostat located within the engine?
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Tuesday, October 27th, 2020 AT 10:02 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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In thermostat housing, located where the lower radiator hose connects to the engine block.
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Tuesday, October 27th, 2020 AT 10:02 AM (Merged)
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JAMESSLICK1
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It over heated and it taking the water, but overheating
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Tuesday, October 27th, 2020 AT 10:03 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Check for proper tstat install. Then check the actuators in your heater i'll send a generic pic along
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Tuesday, October 27th, 2020 AT 10:03 AM (Merged)
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JAMESSLICK1
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But what do this have anything to do with the overheating?
Do the radiator have anything to do with it?
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Tuesday, October 27th, 2020 AT 10:03 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Yu may have put yoru tstat in upside down and it won't work
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Tuesday, October 27th, 2020 AT 10:03 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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No it right, because it was working.
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Tuesday, October 27th, 2020 AT 10:03 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Then check the radiator for cold spots AFTER the engine is shut off and warmed up. If you feel cold spots then the rad is bad. Also have it checked for a head gasket/intake gasket leak. Or any broken hoses.
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Tuesday, October 27th, 2020 AT 10:03 AM (Merged)
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GAIL CRISP DALTON
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How do you position the thermostat?
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Tuesday, October 27th, 2020 AT 10:03 AM (Merged)
Tiny
JOETECHPRO
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Hey GAIL CRISP DALTON,

Please see the instructions below on thermostat replacement for your vehicle.

You should be able to see orientation from the picture in the instructions.

Any further questions do not hesitate to ask.

Regards, Joe
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Tuesday, October 27th, 2020 AT 10:03 AM (Merged)
Tiny
GAIL CRISP DALTON
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Thank you so much.
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Tuesday, October 27th, 2020 AT 10:03 AM (Merged)
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JOETECHPRO
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Hey GAIL CRISP DALTON,

No problem, glad to help. If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to ask.

Regards, Joe
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Tuesday, October 27th, 2020 AT 10:03 AM (Merged)
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In February 2014 I bought a 2004 Dodge Stratus with 46,000 miles. I have since racked up to 87,000 today with my long commute. I've had multiple repairs every 3 or 4 months but mostly the thermostat and gasket. They have been replaced 3 times. First when the whole engine died and was replaced in November. Again in March a month after my heat failed and the heater core was flushed. The idler pulley was also replaced then. The third time was yesterday. Each time at a different shop. This third time the mechanic told me I had missing bolts and wrong pieces all throughout. Too many to list. Reviews I find online for my car and Dodge in general are not good, bottom of the barrel. But it also seems like I have had bad mechanics. Should this car at this age need a thermostat and gasket so often or do I need a better mechanic?
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Tuesday, October 27th, 2020 AT 10:03 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Obviously the one that has looked at it last is ok as he has found missing pieces and bolts. No it shouldn't need thermostats that often but maybe because of shoddy work inpast is why. Try the last guy to see if he can straighten it out. Next time also put engine size in when asking a question. Thanks.
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Tuesday, October 27th, 2020 AT 10:03 AM (Merged)
Tiny
TWINKEY1
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Engine Cooling problem
2003 Dodge Stratus 4 cyl

i had a little leak on my thrmostat housing,so went to a parts store to get a new Thermostat Housing Gasket,since i was there picked up a new thermostat and it doesnt call for a regular gasket,just the seal,so when i went to put it in it did fit around the thermostat and inside the housing but when i went to put it on the block to tighten it down it seem way to big,seal didnt fit flush in the housing like the old one did,so i decided to go to a dodge dealer to get one but theres the same way,i was told it was an updated seal and it will fit,tighten it and it will compress to make a seal,so was wondering where they updated and should i use it


http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/221946_getimage_1.jpg

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Tuesday, October 27th, 2020 AT 10:04 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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You shouldn't have a problem. I have that exact seal and had replaced mine a few months ago and haven't had any leaks.
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Tuesday, October 27th, 2020 AT 10:04 AM (Merged)
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SCHMIEDY11
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Where is the thermostat in this stratus
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Tuesday, October 27th, 2020 AT 10:04 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Fig. 20 Thermostat and Housing - 2.7L


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_t_8.jpg



https://www.2carpros.com/kpages/auto_repair_manuals_alldata.htm
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Tuesday, October 27th, 2020 AT 10:04 AM (Merged)
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Where is the thermostat located for a 2001 dodge stratus se v6
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