06-10-2009, 10:46 PM
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Thermostat?
I've searched the forum and the engine and for the life of me i cant find the thermostat housing? Where the F&%* is it?  |
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06-10-2009, 10:50 PM
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Should be where the upper radiator hose enters the engine block
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06-10-2009, 10:54 PM
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is it hard to get to and change?
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06-11-2009, 12:00 AM
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On the eco, I severely doubt it.
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06-11-2009, 12:43 AM
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cause if its that hard to find i think its gonna be a pain to change
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06-11-2009, 12:47 AM
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i know on a 2.4 its kinda a pita, but it could be better on a 2.2
btw if this helps any, its number 6 below
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Last edited by jayson_waltz : 06-11-2009 at 12:50 AM.
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06-11-2009, 02:40 AM
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You don't really want to do a thermostat on the Ecotec unless you have a good chunk of time..
1 - If it has an automatic transmission, remove the exhaust manifold
2 - Remove the thermostat housing to water pump feed pipe.
The thermostat will just pull right out after that.
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06-11-2009, 06:47 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cliff8928
1 - If it has an automatic transmission, remove the exhaust manifold
2 - Remove the thermostat housing to water pump feed pipe.
The thermostat will just pull right out after that.
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Well that last part's a relief 
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06-11-2009, 08:12 AM
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(singing) i love my 3400, i love my 3400, i love my 3400 
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08-24-2009, 09:34 AM
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there is a diagram on autozone website but its still hard to find it
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08-24-2009, 10:45 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nate's Alero
(singing) i love my 3400, i love my 3400, i love my 3400 |
why lol i think its worse on the 3400
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08-24-2009, 10:55 AM
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i speed up for corners
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it is worst in the 3400
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