I was also wondering if I need some anti-freeze to refill the cooling system when I'm done.
How do I change a Thermostat on a 1991 Honda Accord?
If you don't even know that, bring your 1991 Honda to a reputable garage
How do I change a Thermostat on a 1991 Honda Accord?
you follow the instructions written in a auto mechanics book
Thursday, October 6, 2011
E36 BMW 325I Overheating after thermostat changed?
I changed the thermostat on my 1996 e36 325I yesterday.I noticed that it is overheating when I drove it today.I tired bleeding it and now the heater is also not working.I made sure that the thermostat was fitted with the arrow/dot in my case facing up. There is no leaks.Tried running the engine with the heater on and bleeding but there is only steam coming out from the bleeding screw.I am hoping it is just an air lock.Any suggestions guys?
E36 BMW 325I Overheating after thermostat changed?
I think in my experience that changing thermostat does not affect heat or overheating ur engine, German cars always manage to have a little air trapped in there radiator and cooling system, try removing the air in the radiator then u will se the difference, it easy, let ur car cool down and open the cover of ur water container (i think u cannot open the radiator) and let the pipe under that container lose and fill it up with water it's gonna leak be carefull, do that for about 2 minutes and then tighten the pipe u losen and close the containers cover and here u go
wish it helps
E36 BMW 325I Overheating after thermostat changed?
You dont bleed any car when it's running. Take the cap off, fill it with coolant, take bleeder out, keep bleeder out until you have one minute of steady flow, put bleeder back in and re top off.
E36 BMW 325I Overheating after thermostat changed?
I think in my experience that changing thermostat does not affect heat or overheating ur engine, German cars always manage to have a little air trapped in there radiator and cooling system, try removing the air in the radiator then u will se the difference, it easy, let ur car cool down and open the cover of ur water container (i think u cannot open the radiator) and let the pipe under that container lose and fill it up with water it's gonna leak be carefull, do that for about 2 minutes and then tighten the pipe u losen and close the containers cover and here u go
wish it helps
E36 BMW 325I Overheating after thermostat changed?
You dont bleed any car when it's running. Take the cap off, fill it with coolant, take bleeder out, keep bleeder out until you have one minute of steady flow, put bleeder back in and re top off.
How do I change the thermostat in my 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 3.1L engine?
I need step by step instructions or a video would be great.
How do I change the thermostat in my 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 3.1L engine?
Here you go, step by step video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIC6Z4D6Q3E%26amp;feature=related
How do I change the thermostat in my 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 3.1L engine?
Look up the thermostat on http://www.autozone.com for your make year model and click on the installation and troubleshooting sections etc.
youtube it. sorry i am not a mechanic
How do I change the thermostat in my 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 3.1L engine?
Here you go, step by step video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIC6Z4D6Q3E%26amp;feature=related
How do I change the thermostat in my 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 3.1L engine?
Look up the thermostat on http://www.autozone.com for your make year model and click on the installation and troubleshooting sections etc.
youtube it. sorry i am not a mechanic
Friday, September 23, 2011
Polo overheats despite change of thermostat
The coolant level is correct. The thermostat has been changed. the car boils over after being driven a few miles. What could be the reason.
Polo overheats despite change of thermostat
Most likely the waterpump impeller has came loose from the shaft. When it spins slow it grabs onto the shaft. When it turns fast the impeller slips on the shaft.
First thing to do is once is gets hot, after ripping around the block. Get out and pop your hood. Check to see if coolant is flowing back to the coolant bottle from the little hose connected to the side of it. It not then let it cool down and...
Under the intake on the passenger side is the thermostat housing. Two 10 mm bolts hold it onto the block. If your next to the alternator, your in the right spot. Take those out and pull out the thermostat. Stick your finger in the hole and to the left and feel the waterpump. You shouldn't be able to move the waterpump impeller. If you can spin it with you finger, then it's bad.
Polo overheats despite change of thermostat
Thermostat is not opening. BECAUSE the way you refilled the coolant was wrong. You have air on one side of the thermostat(and air never gets hot enough) to open the thermostat...so you overheat.
To correct. Let it cool. Pull off lower rad hose and drain block and rad of coolant(again) Now put on lower rad hose to rad and the thermostat housing to the block. Pull off top rad hose and pour coolant down the hose pipe into the motor and fill it up. When full, reconnect rad hose to top of rad. Now fill the rad and the overflow container. Now coolant is on %26quot;both%26quot; sides of the closed thermostat.(no air pocket). Car should work fine.//Note: this will also be the reason why the fan was not coming on either,,,because fluid was not flowing past the temperature sensor for the fan.
The Most Likely reason
This could be bad news. It could be a blown head gasket. I had one on a Datsun pickup truck. The engine heated up very quickly. I repaired it myself. When I removed the head I had expected the head gasket blown to bits and pieces, but all I could find was a tear from one of the head bolts toward the cylinder. I guess because of the pressure in the system the water quickly ran into the cylinder.
So one test to make to prove that the head gasket is blown is to take out the spark plugs and then crank the engine to see of any water is coming out of any of the spark plug openings.
Please, don't assume that I am correct with this, don't take off the head until you have evidence that what I suggest is indeed true. LOL
is the coolant system a pressurized system? if it is and you have opened it it will continue to overheat until you bleed the systemdomain names ittwit
Polo overheats despite change of thermostat
Most likely the waterpump impeller has came loose from the shaft. When it spins slow it grabs onto the shaft. When it turns fast the impeller slips on the shaft.
First thing to do is once is gets hot, after ripping around the block. Get out and pop your hood. Check to see if coolant is flowing back to the coolant bottle from the little hose connected to the side of it. It not then let it cool down and...
Under the intake on the passenger side is the thermostat housing. Two 10 mm bolts hold it onto the block. If your next to the alternator, your in the right spot. Take those out and pull out the thermostat. Stick your finger in the hole and to the left and feel the waterpump. You shouldn't be able to move the waterpump impeller. If you can spin it with you finger, then it's bad.
Polo overheats despite change of thermostat
Thermostat is not opening. BECAUSE the way you refilled the coolant was wrong. You have air on one side of the thermostat(and air never gets hot enough) to open the thermostat...so you overheat.
To correct. Let it cool. Pull off lower rad hose and drain block and rad of coolant(again) Now put on lower rad hose to rad and the thermostat housing to the block. Pull off top rad hose and pour coolant down the hose pipe into the motor and fill it up. When full, reconnect rad hose to top of rad. Now fill the rad and the overflow container. Now coolant is on %26quot;both%26quot; sides of the closed thermostat.(no air pocket). Car should work fine.//Note: this will also be the reason why the fan was not coming on either,,,because fluid was not flowing past the temperature sensor for the fan.
The Most Likely reason
This could be bad news. It could be a blown head gasket. I had one on a Datsun pickup truck. The engine heated up very quickly. I repaired it myself. When I removed the head I had expected the head gasket blown to bits and pieces, but all I could find was a tear from one of the head bolts toward the cylinder. I guess because of the pressure in the system the water quickly ran into the cylinder.
So one test to make to prove that the head gasket is blown is to take out the spark plugs and then crank the engine to see of any water is coming out of any of the spark plug openings.
Please, don't assume that I am correct with this, don't take off the head until you have evidence that what I suggest is indeed true. LOL
is the coolant system a pressurized system? if it is and you have opened it it will continue to overheat until you bleed the system
How do I change the thermostat on a 1992 Chevy Blazer S10 4.3L?
I have a 1992 Chevy Blazer S10 4.3L that needs a new thermostat, and I don't know anyone that can help me, so I want to do it myself. Any help would be appreciated, I know nothing about trucks - thanks!
How do I change the thermostat on a 1992 Chevy Blazer S10 4.3L?
If you follow the upper radiator hose to the engine, you will see where the hose connects to the thermostat housing, which is a flange held to the engine by two bolts. Soak these bolts with penetrating oil for a day or two before starting the job, just to be safe, they might be seized up. Have a large drain pan under the engine before you start, because engine coolant will spill. You will probably want to wear rubber gloves when doing this job, as coolant will be spilling and it's a little nasty.
First, loosen radiator cap, then remove it. Unclamp the radiator hose from the thermostat housing, and then twist and pull off the hose. You might need channelock pliers to break the hose loose from the housing flange, many times it is stuck on there good. Be prepared for coolant to spill when the hose comes off, this is where your drain pan comes to the rescue. Now tie the loose end of the radiator hose out of the way, and then remove the two bolts holding the housing to the engine ( 9/16 or 14mm wrench size ).
You will likely see ground wires attached to these bolts, if you break them, be sure to repair them afterwards, or you will have issues with the electrics of the vehicle.
Once the bolts are out, then pull the housing off the engine, you may need to use a large screwdriver for leverage to pop it off. A little more coolant spills at this time.
Remove thermostat from engine, and then clean all traces of old gasket material from the sealing surfaces of the thermostat housing and the engine. Use a razor scraper to do this, which can be bought very cheaply at an auto parts store. Use care when scraping, do not gouge or nick the metal. For stubborn gasket material, spray on some gasket remover spray and let it soak for a while. Use rags to clean and dry off the surfaces.
Once that is done, place the thermostat on the engine with the spring end DOWN. Make sure the thermostat is positioned properly in the recessed area of the engine opening. Then apply the new gasket (which came with the new thermostat) onto the sealing area of the engine. Coat both sides of the gasket with a very thin layer of silicone sealer made for this, available at the auto parts store, before you install it. Then position the thermostat housing on top, and install the two bolts, snug them both down first, then tighten them both a little at a time. This is to ensure that the cover gets tightened down evenly to avoid leaks. Don't forget to put the ground wires back on to those bolts. Then re-clamp the hose on to the cover. Top up the cooling system slowly until it is full, use a 50/50 coolant-water mix, don't just add plain water because it will weaken the strength of your coolant. Then put the rad cap back on, making sure the arrow is pointing to the overflow hose (important).
Start the engine, and let it run until it is at operating temperature. In the meantime, ensure that the thermostat cover is not leaking. When the upper radiator hose is hot, that means the engine is warmed up and that the thermostat is now open, allowing coolant to flow into the radiator.
Shut the engine off, and let it cool off for about 20 minutes or so, then carefully remove rad cap, and top off radiator as required. Top off overflow bottle if required.
Good luck with this! If you need any more info, feel free to ask!
How do I change the thermostat on a 1992 Chevy Blazer S10 4.3L?
On a cold engine, loosen the radiator petcock at the bottom of the radiator. Allow about 2 quarts of fluid to drain into a pan or bucket, then close it. Follow the upper radiator hose to where it connects to the engine. This is the thermostat housing, it is held in place by two bolts, one is a stud with a ground wire on it attached with a nut. With the nut and two bolts removed, remove the housing. Inside you will see the thermostat, note how it is positioned so you don't put the new one in backwards. Remove all the old gasket material and assemble with a new gasket and tighten bolts securely, refill the radiator and run engine until the thermostat opens and top off the fluid reservoir to the proper level. Good Luck
You will have to consult with NASA, this is a real complicated problem! (not really). Ask at the parts store, read an open manual there. Do yourself a favor and don't use Dex-Cool coolant, Flush system out and use Mercedes Benz coolant. Read the GM litigation web-site about troubled GM owners!! The thermostat housing can usually be found at the opposite end of the upper radiator hose. The housing usually has 2 screws. Good Luck!!
Easy easy. On top of the engine where the radiator hose comes out you need to remove the aluminum piece it is connected to. Two bolts 13 or 14mm I believe, are all that holds it on. You may have to pry a little to get it off. underneath of that there is the thermostat. You might be able to get away with re using the old gasket if you seal it up with some silicone.
http://www.automedia.com/Keep_Your_Eye_o鈥?/a>
How do I change the thermostat on a 1992 Chevy Blazer S10 4.3L?
If you follow the upper radiator hose to the engine, you will see where the hose connects to the thermostat housing, which is a flange held to the engine by two bolts. Soak these bolts with penetrating oil for a day or two before starting the job, just to be safe, they might be seized up. Have a large drain pan under the engine before you start, because engine coolant will spill. You will probably want to wear rubber gloves when doing this job, as coolant will be spilling and it's a little nasty.
First, loosen radiator cap, then remove it. Unclamp the radiator hose from the thermostat housing, and then twist and pull off the hose. You might need channelock pliers to break the hose loose from the housing flange, many times it is stuck on there good. Be prepared for coolant to spill when the hose comes off, this is where your drain pan comes to the rescue. Now tie the loose end of the radiator hose out of the way, and then remove the two bolts holding the housing to the engine ( 9/16 or 14mm wrench size ).
You will likely see ground wires attached to these bolts, if you break them, be sure to repair them afterwards, or you will have issues with the electrics of the vehicle.
Once the bolts are out, then pull the housing off the engine, you may need to use a large screwdriver for leverage to pop it off. A little more coolant spills at this time.
Remove thermostat from engine, and then clean all traces of old gasket material from the sealing surfaces of the thermostat housing and the engine. Use a razor scraper to do this, which can be bought very cheaply at an auto parts store. Use care when scraping, do not gouge or nick the metal. For stubborn gasket material, spray on some gasket remover spray and let it soak for a while. Use rags to clean and dry off the surfaces.
Once that is done, place the thermostat on the engine with the spring end DOWN. Make sure the thermostat is positioned properly in the recessed area of the engine opening. Then apply the new gasket (which came with the new thermostat) onto the sealing area of the engine. Coat both sides of the gasket with a very thin layer of silicone sealer made for this, available at the auto parts store, before you install it. Then position the thermostat housing on top, and install the two bolts, snug them both down first, then tighten them both a little at a time. This is to ensure that the cover gets tightened down evenly to avoid leaks. Don't forget to put the ground wires back on to those bolts. Then re-clamp the hose on to the cover. Top up the cooling system slowly until it is full, use a 50/50 coolant-water mix, don't just add plain water because it will weaken the strength of your coolant. Then put the rad cap back on, making sure the arrow is pointing to the overflow hose (important).
Start the engine, and let it run until it is at operating temperature. In the meantime, ensure that the thermostat cover is not leaking. When the upper radiator hose is hot, that means the engine is warmed up and that the thermostat is now open, allowing coolant to flow into the radiator.
Shut the engine off, and let it cool off for about 20 minutes or so, then carefully remove rad cap, and top off radiator as required. Top off overflow bottle if required.
Good luck with this! If you need any more info, feel free to ask!
How do I change the thermostat on a 1992 Chevy Blazer S10 4.3L?
On a cold engine, loosen the radiator petcock at the bottom of the radiator. Allow about 2 quarts of fluid to drain into a pan or bucket, then close it. Follow the upper radiator hose to where it connects to the engine. This is the thermostat housing, it is held in place by two bolts, one is a stud with a ground wire on it attached with a nut. With the nut and two bolts removed, remove the housing. Inside you will see the thermostat, note how it is positioned so you don't put the new one in backwards. Remove all the old gasket material and assemble with a new gasket and tighten bolts securely, refill the radiator and run engine until the thermostat opens and top off the fluid reservoir to the proper level. Good Luck
You will have to consult with NASA, this is a real complicated problem! (not really). Ask at the parts store, read an open manual there. Do yourself a favor and don't use Dex-Cool coolant, Flush system out and use Mercedes Benz coolant. Read the GM litigation web-site about troubled GM owners!! The thermostat housing can usually be found at the opposite end of the upper radiator hose. The housing usually has 2 screws. Good Luck!!
Easy easy. On top of the engine where the radiator hose comes out you need to remove the aluminum piece it is connected to. Two bolts 13 or 14mm I believe, are all that holds it on. You may have to pry a little to get it off. underneath of that there is the thermostat. You might be able to get away with re using the old gasket if you seal it up with some silicone.
http://www.automedia.com/Keep_Your_Eye_o鈥?/a>
How do I change the thermostat on my car?
Is it something that I could do myself (I am pretty good with cars, as is my husband) or should I take it to the shop and have them do it?
It's a 2000 Chrysler Cirrus if that matters
How do I change the thermostat on my car?
It depends on the car, but mine takes me about 2 minutes to do.
Usually it's a really simple procedure.
What size motor is it?
How do I change the thermostat on my car?
If you can change your oil, you can change a thermostat. $10 and you're done.
take it in to a shop. chrysler thermosta housings are made plastic. and a tendacy to brake when removing it. if all goes ok parts and labor should around $150.00 at most.
$150!!!!???? no way!
Its easy enough, its in a housing where the hose from the radiator meets the engine block,
Disconnect the hose from this housing. (coolant will piss out, never worry.)
Undo the bolts (usually about 3) on the housing that hose came out of.
It should come off/apart exposing the old thermostat, tap or twist it out.
Flush the engine and radiator with water, and drain out as much as possible by removing as many hose connections as u can see.
Replace new thermostat into housing, (pointy end toward engine) and re-assemble housing, making sure all mating faces are clean and smooth for a good seal!
Re-connect all hoses.
Replace new coolant mixture into the coolant tank, It will only let u put in about half, as the thermostat it cold/closed and it cant circulate.
Run the engine, once the thermostat opens/warms, it will suddenly drag the coolant through the engine, top it up again and switch off when it gets too hot!!! repeat till the coolant is fully circulated and the level stabalises.
Mine took about 6 litres, depends on the car tho...
Varies from car to car, but most have the thermostat in the top radiator hose housing on the cylinder head.
To change it, you remove the housing, pull out the thermostat, clean out the inner housing, replace the thermostat using a new gasket or silicon sealer if you don't have a gasket, and replace the housing and top radiator hose.
Not a big job. If you're unsure get a copy of the auto manual from your local library just read and confirm.
It's a 2000 Chrysler Cirrus if that matters
How do I change the thermostat on my car?
It depends on the car, but mine takes me about 2 minutes to do.
Usually it's a really simple procedure.
What size motor is it?
How do I change the thermostat on my car?
If you can change your oil, you can change a thermostat. $10 and you're done.
take it in to a shop. chrysler thermosta housings are made plastic. and a tendacy to brake when removing it. if all goes ok parts and labor should around $150.00 at most.
$150!!!!???? no way!
Its easy enough, its in a housing where the hose from the radiator meets the engine block,
Disconnect the hose from this housing. (coolant will piss out, never worry.)
Undo the bolts (usually about 3) on the housing that hose came out of.
It should come off/apart exposing the old thermostat, tap or twist it out.
Flush the engine and radiator with water, and drain out as much as possible by removing as many hose connections as u can see.
Replace new thermostat into housing, (pointy end toward engine) and re-assemble housing, making sure all mating faces are clean and smooth for a good seal!
Re-connect all hoses.
Replace new coolant mixture into the coolant tank, It will only let u put in about half, as the thermostat it cold/closed and it cant circulate.
Run the engine, once the thermostat opens/warms, it will suddenly drag the coolant through the engine, top it up again and switch off when it gets too hot!!! repeat till the coolant is fully circulated and the level stabalises.
Mine took about 6 litres, depends on the car tho...
Varies from car to car, but most have the thermostat in the top radiator hose housing on the cylinder head.
To change it, you remove the housing, pull out the thermostat, clean out the inner housing, replace the thermostat using a new gasket or silicon sealer if you don't have a gasket, and replace the housing and top radiator hose.
Not a big job. If you're unsure get a copy of the auto manual from your local library just read and confirm.
I have a chevy 94 astro van and was running cold so i changed the thermostat and now it's overheating?
i put in two new thermostats from autozone and still overheating, before it would run cold old thermostat was stuck in the open position. any ideas?
I have a chevy 94 astro van and was running cold so i changed the thermostat and now it's overheating?
I'm thinking you are putting the thermostats in backwards. The end with the springs go in the engine.
I have a chevy 94 astro van and was running cold so i changed the thermostat and now it's overheating?
Aftermarket thermostats are really bad but new ones rarely produce actual overheating - they just fluctuate a lot. Make sure the working part, the end with the pellet at the end of the spring, is inside the engine. Before messing with it you may want to get a good thermostat from the dealer. I got disgusted with aftermarket thermostats about 1 years ago.
your new thermostat may be too hot of a thermostat or it may not be working. the new thermostat may have been intalled wrong. Or by a long shot your pump may have gone out
You probably have air in the system still. Do u have good heat coming out the vents?
Did U put in t'stat upside-down?
I have a chevy 94 astro van and was running cold so i changed the thermostat and now it's overheating?
I'm thinking you are putting the thermostats in backwards. The end with the springs go in the engine.
I have a chevy 94 astro van and was running cold so i changed the thermostat and now it's overheating?
Aftermarket thermostats are really bad but new ones rarely produce actual overheating - they just fluctuate a lot. Make sure the working part, the end with the pellet at the end of the spring, is inside the engine. Before messing with it you may want to get a good thermostat from the dealer. I got disgusted with aftermarket thermostats about 1 years ago.
your new thermostat may be too hot of a thermostat or it may not be working. the new thermostat may have been intalled wrong. Or by a long shot your pump may have gone out
You probably have air in the system still. Do u have good heat coming out the vents?
Did U put in t'stat upside-down?
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