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Thermostat Bolt removal issue?
DANIEL NELSON2
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2003 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
2WD
AUTOMATIC
118,000 MILES
I need help getting off the bolts that hold the thermostat the bottom one in particular.
Sunday, November 12th, 2023 AT 11:24 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,
I need to know which engine you have. Is it a 3.4L or a 3.8L? (See pic below).
Let me know. If it is the 3.4, you will need to remove the crossover pipe.
Take care and I'll watch for your reply.
Joe
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Sunday, November 12th, 2023 AT 8:52 PM
DANIEL NELSON2
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It is the 3.4.
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Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 AT 9:19 AM
DANIEL NELSON2
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How do I take off the crossover pipe?
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Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 AT 9:20 AM
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,
Yep, you have to remove the exhaust cross-over pipe to access the thermostat. I attached the directions below.
The first four pics are for thermostat replacement. In pic 2, I highlighted what needs to be removed. The cross-over pipe directions start with pic 5.
Let me know if this helps.
Take care,
Joe
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Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 AT 2:52 PM
DANIEL NELSON2
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What size are the bolts because I lost one?
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Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 AT 4:23 PM
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,
That type of information isn't provided in my manual. Is it possible to remove one of the other two and have it sized for replacement?
Let me know.
Joe
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Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 AT 4:30 PM
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