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seth..
06-10-2009, 10:46 PM
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?:hissyfit:

CactusWill
06-10-2009, 10:50 PM
Should be where the upper radiator hose enters the engine block

seth..
06-10-2009, 10:54 PM
is it hard to get to and change?

CactusWill
06-11-2009, 12:00 AM
On the eco, I severely doubt it.

seth..
06-11-2009, 12:43 AM
cause if its that hard to find i think its gonna be a pain to change

jayson_waltz
06-11-2009, 12:47 AM
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
http://www.trademotion.com/schematics/mechanical/NBP010.gif

Cliff8928
06-11-2009, 02:40 AM
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.

Redog
06-11-2009, 06:47 AM
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.

Well that last part's a relief :rolleyes2:

Nate's Alero
06-11-2009, 08:12 AM
(singing) i love my 3400, i love my 3400, i love my 3400 :lol:

shadow1050
08-24-2009, 09:34 AM
there is a diagram on autozone website but its still hard to find it

Gr1m
08-24-2009, 10:45 AM
(singing) i love my 3400, i love my 3400, i love my 3400 :lol:

why lol i think its worse on the 3400

JLw7123
08-24-2009, 10:55 AM
it is worst in the 3400