Where is the thermostat located at?
Most thermostats are located where the top radiator hose joins the engine, so these steps deal with this type. If your thermostat is in the bottom radiator hose, the principle is the same.
How do you change a thermostat on a Pontiac Grand Am?
How to Change the Thermostat in a Pontiac Grand Am
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
- Remove the bolts that hold the water pump feed pipe to the thermostat housing.
- Clean the thermostat sealing surfaces completely.
- Install the new thermostat.
Where is the thermostat on a 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix?
In the thermostat housing where the coolant hose meets the engine. There will be two large diameter hoses coming out of the engine (one high and one low) you are looking for the high one. It should be coming from the top of the radiator or the overflow reservoir. 5 people found this helpful.
Where is the thermostat on a 1999 Grand Prix?
I do not know the specifics of your car, but thermostats are typically mounted in a housing that is bolted to the front, top side of your engine block and has the hose to the radiator coming off of it. When the engine is cool, unbolt the housing and swap the radiator that sits in the cavity inside it.
Where is the thermostat on a 1997 Pontiac Grand Am?
Follow the upper radiator hose back to where it enters the engine block. Your thermostat would be located in the housing that the hose is attached to.
Where is the thermostat located on a 2004 Grand Am?
The thermostat is located on the back side of engine behind cross over pipe.
Do you need a gasket for a thermostat?
Most new thermostats come with their own gaskets or rubber seal, but not all. So check that your new thermostat includes one; otherwise, buy one. Remember that you may need to apply sealant to the new gasket—check your vehicle service manual. Some thermostats come with a rubber seal instead of a traditional gasket.
What goes first gasket or thermostat?
DIYers and beginner mechanics always forget to put the thermostat gasket on the thermostat, as some new thermostats do not come with the gasket. If you do not put a thermostat gasket on you will have a leaky thermostat and air entering the cooling system. Meaning it will cause the car to overheat after time.
What are the signs of a stuck thermostat?
Symptoms of a Failing Car Thermostat
- The temperature gauge reads high and the engine overheats.
- The temperature changes erratically.
- The vehicle’s coolant leaks around the thermostat or under the vehicle.
What causes a thermostat to get stuck closed?
Stuck open means too much coolant is being allocated to the engine, causing the engine to be abnormally cool. If the thermostat is stuck closed, that means not enough fluid is going into the engine and the engine will overheat.
How long can a car run without a thermostat?
The car will run fine without it. If you take out the thermostat then the coolant will just flow 100% (i.e. 100% of its capacity unrestricted by the thermostat) by the water pump.
Is it bad to drive with a bad thermostat?
If it is failed in a closed position then you cannot really drive it with the thermostat broken, as the engine would overheat. This however will not generally have any impact on the ability to drive the car, at least if you let it warm up before you start driving.