Why is my Toyota Sienna overheating?
What are common reasons my Toyota Sienna overheats? While there are a variety of reasons your Toyota Sienna is overheating, the most common 3 are a coolant leak (water pump, radiator, hose etc.), the radiator fan, or a failed thermostat. Coolant leak (water pump, radiator, hose etc.)
How much does it cost to replace thermostat housing?
The average cost for thermostat housing replacement is between $253 and $289. Labor costs are estimated between $128 and $161 while parts are priced between $125 and $128.
Where is the thermostat located in a 2007 Toyota Sienna?
Vehicle: 2004-2006 Toyota Sienna with 3.3-liter 3MZ-FE V6 engine (2007-2010 Toyota Siennas have a 3.5 L engine where the thermostat is located on the passenger side)
Where is the thermostat located on a Toyota Sienna?
2004-2006 Toyota Sienna with 3.3-liter 3MZ-FE V6 engine (2007-2010 Toyota Siennas have a 3.5 L engine where the thermostat is located on the passenger side) Radiator Hose Clamp (if yours were corroded like mine–you may need from 1-4 of them depending on the condition of yours, only 2 of mine needed replaced)
When to replace the radiator on a Toyota Sienna?
This post is a subsection of a larger tutorial I wrote when I replaced the radiator: How to Replace the Radiator on a 2004-2010 Toyota Sienna 2004-2006 Toyota Sienna with 3.3-liter 3MZ-FE V6 engine (2007-2010 Toyota Siennas have a 3.5 L engine where the thermostat is located on the passenger side)
How do you change the thermostat on a car?
Unbolt the water inlet from the engine block using the 3/8-inch ratchet and socket. Pull it away and pull out the thermostat with it, as well as the thermostat gasket. Set the replacement thermostat gasket, then the thermostat in the housing. There is a small valve on the thermostat called a jiggle valve.
How do you drain a Toyota Sienna radiator?
In this case, the project vehicle is a 2005 Toyota Sienna, but the process is similar for other vehicles as well. Allow the vehicle to cool for 2 to 5 hours prior to working on the radiator so that you don’t burn yourself. Place the drain pan underneath the radiator and open the petcock at the base of the radiator to allow it to drain.