What happens when you change the thermostat housing?
Once the new housing has been installed, the engine is started and brought up to temperature. Any lost coolant is replaced. If the thermostat is connected to the lower radiator hose, the technician will have to drain the coolant before removing the thermostat housing.
Where does the radiator hose attach to the thermostat?
The upper hose attaches from the top of the radiator to the top of the engine at the thermostat housing. The lower hose attaches from the bottom of the radiator to the water pump of the engine. If you suspect either radiator hose is failing, watch for the following symptoms: 1. Leaking coolant
What happens if the thermostat is stuck in the closed position?
However, if the thermostat gets stuck in the closed position, the coolant can’t flow through the radiator and can make your engine overheat. To quickly tell if your thermostat is stuck, watch the flow of coolant through your radiator.
Do you need to replace the cooling hose?
The hose may be attached with a spring clamp or band clamp. Either way, make sure you inspect the old clamp and replace it if it is rusty or weak along with your new hose. With your new hose installed, you should consider flushing your cooling system before adding new coolant.
Is it easy to replace radiator hoses upper and lower?
Also learn how to replace the upper and lower radiator hoses. Most radiator hoses will last over 200k miles (this one was 280k) and over 15yrs. Replacing the radiator hoses is easy for both the upper and lower radiator hoses in most cars yet they charge a lot to do the job, so do it yourself and save a ton of money!
How to replace the lower thermostat housing on a car?
Use a regular screwdriver to loosen the clamps and pull it apart from the throttle body on one end and the mass air flow sensor on the other. Now disconnect the electrical connector on the throttle body. Unscrew the four bolts holding the throttle body in place, but don’t disconnect the throttle or cruise cables attached to it.
The hose may be attached with a spring clamp or band clamp. Either way, make sure you inspect the old clamp and replace it if it is rusty or weak along with your new hose. With your new hose installed, you should consider flushing your cooling system before adding new coolant.
However, if the thermostat gets stuck in the closed position, the coolant can’t flow through the radiator and can make your engine overheat. To quickly tell if your thermostat is stuck, watch the flow of coolant through your radiator.