2006-11-26 11:25:09 · 5 answers · asked by huck 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Dodge
follow the upper radior hose back to the block where it ends there should be 2 bolts on a plastic thing attached to the hose remove those 2 bolts and (ta da) its right there when replacing the bolts tork them down to 12ft or else next time you try to replace them they break off in the upper intake houseing and thats a ***** to fix
takes about 10 min
2006-11-28 07:01:36 · answer #1 · answered by Gabe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first two answers are correct. I will just expand on them. After you open the hood and put the prop rod into place, look at the rocker arm cover. The thermostat housing is right off the lower left corner. To confirm this, follow the upper radiator hose as it snakes to the left in a large "S" curve. It attaches to the thermostat housing. Flushing the cooling system (with the thermostat out), the heater and the block is a good idea. It may never have been done since the car was new. When refilling the cooling system, I would look up the cooling system capacity first. After flushing, divide this number by two and add that amount of pure antifreeze (not premixed!) before adding any water. Add pint or so to the overflow reservoir. Finish filling up the cooling system with distilled water- add a pint to the reservoir. This will give a 50/50 mix. As I remember, this car used the newer 5 year coolant commonly known as Dexcool (the pink stuff).
2006-11-27 07:13:23 · answer #2 · answered by db79300 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've replaced thermostat before and its fairly easy. Hardest part is usually just trying to get access to the d*mn thing. Its Usually its located on the top end of the engine coming/leading to a radiator hose and bolted to the engine itself. All you do is remove the thermostat housing from the engine, pull out the old thermostat and stick a new one in, make sure its facing the same direction, replace the gasket, and close her back up. I wish I could tell you that exact location of the thermo. but don't know that specific model so well...but also a tip; If you plan on doing your own work buy the repair manual for it ($20) (Chilton or Haynes) It also helps with troubleshooting along with how to repair stuff. Lastly your mechanic was probably saying you need a Radiator flush. Wouldn't hurt to do it too.
2016-03-29 10:12:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok well since Steve-o can't state that you should start at your water pump. I suppose i will. Your water pump is located along your serpentine belt. Then follow your radiator hoses.....probably a few inches....your thermo is going to be located right on your block OR just above it connected by hose with only a few inches worth. The thermostat will typically be right above your serpentine line or in front of your engine behind the fan of your radiator. Be sure to flush your system of coolant since your mixture of coolant to water will not be right to run on. Fill your block full of water then fill your reserve full of PURE coolant. NOT 50/50. I have done it this way for quite sometime and haven't had any comebacks or problems.
2006-11-27 03:08:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
follow your coolant lines from the radiator where they go into the engine right before that you should have a houseing inside that is where your thermostat is located make sure you get some permatex and a new gasket before putting a new one in
2006-11-26 11:48:51 · answer #5 · answered by steve 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋