Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Changing a thermostat ?

Can you explain the steps, what do I need a new thermostat gasket what else? Is very easy to change it?



2000 Durango 5.9 with 115k,miles 4 wd
Changing a thermostat ?
it,s not hard to do. drain the radiator, take the top hose off the thermostat housing, take out 2 bolts and lift up the housing, take out the old thermostat, clean both the housing and the intake surface, put the thermostat with the spring in the intake, put a new gasket on with some gasket sealant on both sides of the gasket, set the housing down on and put the 2 bolts back in but don,t tighten them really tight or you might break the housing, just keep snugging each bolt down 1 at a time until both bolts are tight, put the hose back on, tighten the hose clamp and refill the radiator.
Changing a thermostat ?
I'm thinking you will need a new tstat, gasket, coolant, a socket set, an extension, and a ratchet. Yes it is easy to change.