I need help getting off the bolts that hold the thermostat the bottom one in particular.
Nov 12, 2023 at 11:24 AM
Thermostat bolt removal issue?
2003 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
DANIEL NELSON2
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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
See pic below.
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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Nov 12, 2023 at 8:52 PM
It is the 3.4.
Nov 14, 2023 at 9:19 AM
How do I take off the crossover pipe?
Nov 14, 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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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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Nov 14, 2023 at 2:52 PM
What size are the bolts because I lost one?
Nov 14, 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
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
Nov 14, 2023 at 4:30 PM
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