What is thermostat housing?
In many internal combustion engines the thermostat housing acts as the coolant outlet, it is normally located on the engine block or cylinder head. As the name implies, this engine component houses the thermostat which regulates the coolant flow.
Where is the thermostat housing in a car?
The thermostat housing is a crucial part of the internal working of your voice. The thermostat housing is located in the engine in between the engine and the radiator. When the engine cools off below the operating temperature, the thermostat housing is closed.
When does the thermostat housing have to open?
When the engine temperature increases to the high end of the engine operating range, the thermostat housing has to open. When the thermostat housing opens, the radiator can cool the coolant before moving back to the engine. To best understand how the thermostat housing works, you must know the engine’s function and the radiator in your car.
What do I need to replace the thermostat housing?
The main tools that you will need to replace the thermostat housing is a clean rag, new thermostat, gasket, gasket sealant, screwdriver, socket wrench, adjustable wrench, wire brush, and drip pan. The first step in replacing the thermostat housing is to let the engine cool off.
How does the thermostat and the temperature housing work together?
As the coolant reaches a lower temperature, the wax in the temperature housing returns to the normal position and reduces the coolant flow. Due to the wax returning to the proper position, the thermostat and the thermostat housing work together to reduce the engine temperature.
Where is the thermostat housing located?
In many engines, the thermostat housing serves as the coolant outlet and is located on either the cylinder block or intake manifold.
What is the function of a house thermostate?
At its core, a thermostat is simply the controls used to regulate temperature in a heating system. You can set a preferred temperature, and the thermostat works to keep your room or boiler at this desired level. If the home starts to drop in temperature, a thermostat switches the heating on to warm it up.
What is a thermostat housing leak?
The thermostat gasket is most likely what is causing the leak. The gaskets overtime become hard and lose the ability to seal the coolant passing by the thermostat. The replacement of the thermostat and gasket is the most prevalent fix. It could also be a crack in the plastic structure of the thermostat housing which is causing the leak.
What is a thermostat housing gasket?
The thermostat gasket is a working seal between the thermostat housing and the engine. Thermostat housing may leak coolant.