Where is the thermostat loaded located?

In most cars the thermostat is placed under a housing near the water pump on the cylinder head ; the housing is connected directly to the top radiator hose . In a few cars the thermostat is housed near the bottom hose. Test the thermostat quickly by starting the engine from cold.

What side of the thermostat faces the engine?

The shorter end (Arrow B) of the thermostat always points toward the radiator hose, and away from the engine. Therefore, the deep end (Arrow C) of the thermostat always gets installed going towards, or into, the engine.

Where is the thermostat in a 1997 Chevy Cavalier?

look to the upper radiator hose on right side- follow it to the engine. the place where it connects is the water outlet and the thermostat is under that.

Why does my Chevy Cavalier is overheating?

What are common reasons my Chevrolet Cavalier overheats? While there are a variety of reasons your Chevrolet Cavalier 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.)

What happens if you run a car without a thermostat?

If you drive your car without a thermostat, it will run at 50 degree centigrade. When the car drives at this temperature, moisture or humidity will form. And when it is condensed, it will mix with oil and turn into slush (watery ice). This slush blocks out lubrication.

What happens if you put a thermostat in backwards?

If you installed the thermostat backwards, it would probably not open up enough to allow coolant to flow, and the temp gauge would shoot up into the far right range, the engine would overheat, etc. Install the new thermostat so the copper heat sensing element is toward the engine.

How do you put a thermostat on a Chevy Cavalier?

Make sure the engine is cool. Open the hood of your 1996 Chevy Cavalier. Remove the radiator cap. Place a large, shallow pan under the radiator. Unscrew the drain plug on the radiator and allow the coolant to drain into the pan. Locate the lower radiator hose, which runs between the radiator and the Cavalier’s engine.

Where is the thermostat located on a Chevy?

Open the hood to access the engine compartment. Trace the top radiator hose from the radiator to the engine. Locate the two bolts at the top of the housing to which the hose is clamped. The thermostat is located in the housing. Unbolt the nut with a socket wrench.

Where is the antifreeze drain bucket in a Cavalier?

Place the antifreeze drain bucket underneath the lower radiator hose. The thermostat is in the lower radiator house in the 2.2 liter Cavalier. Untwist the radiator cap slowly. Do not remove the radiator cap or attempt to replace the thermostat on a hot engine. Allow ample time for the system to cool down before replacing the thermostat.

How do you change the thermostat on a hot engine?

Untwist the radiator cap slowly. Do not remove the radiator cap or attempt to replace the thermostat on a hot engine. Allow ample time for the system to cool down before replacing the thermostat. Unscrew the two retaining bolts on the lower radiator thermostat flange. Separate the thermostat housing flange from the engine block.