Having similar problems with a 2012 Malibu LTZ I believe it's the thermostat, now I have to figure out where that is in my car. This video was useful, Update, I followed the video instructions and it all went well, thank you, this saved me over 400$ I put in a thermostat, gasket and new coolant tank.👍🏾 After I put everything back together, I had to get a car battery jump but after that everything was fine Car is running fine!!!
Oh my goodness so that's what that tube is for. I took the whole housing off and took the tube and pushed it down with my hand and took the thermostat right out and then I used the same tube put the thermostat back in the housing put the tube over the round plate of the thermostat push it down and twist and the wings went right underneath those two brackets on the side of the housing. Thank you so much for sharing to us TH-camrs. #PEACE✌🏾
glad i found this video, been thing for over an hour to get the thermostat back in the housing. never even crossed my mind about the tube, had mine out of the car put the tube no the counter and pressed the housing down, 30 sec and it was in
Excellent video. Unfortunately for me, GM in their infinite wisdom, decided to mount the housing on the Camaro on the backside of the engine between the intake manifold and trans bell housing. But you provided some excellent views and tips so I have a better idea of what I’m dealing with. Thanks!
Did the new one not having a seal make a difference I changing one in a 3.0l and the thermostats look the same I haven’t put the new one in because I don’t know if it will be alright without the seal
Why not put the bolts through the outer housing, slide the gasket over the bolts, then align it all to the inner housing/block, then start the bolts to ensure alignment of the gasket?
Hi Karl. The rubber seal around the outside edge seals the fitting from leaking. Is there another rubber seal you are referring to? I've not had any issues with overheating since changing the thermostat.
Sad to hear this Jorge. These are separate systems. No connection. My best guess would be a possible unplugged wiring connector for the AC pump. There are a lot of wiring connections routed throughout the area we are working in. But if the compressor is turning on the take a look at a possible blend door actuator failure. This would be under the dash. It's a small electric motor that moved the air doors to give you control over cold and hot air blowing.
It took me about 2 hours because of all the stuff that GM put over the top of the thermostat housing. Actually changing the thermostat only took 15 minutes or so.
Having similar problems with a 2012 Malibu LTZ
I believe it's the thermostat, now I have to figure out where that is in my car. This video was useful,
Update, I followed the video instructions and it all went well, thank you, this saved me over 400$
I put in a thermostat, gasket and new coolant tank.👍🏾
After I put everything back together, I had to get a car battery jump but after that everything was fine
Car is running fine!!!
Perry, I'm delighted to know I was of help to you! Thanks for watching and God Bless!
Oh my goodness so that's what that tube is for. I took the whole housing off and took the tube and pushed it down with my hand and took the thermostat right out and then I used the same tube put the thermostat back in the housing put the tube over the round plate of the thermostat push it down and twist and the wings went right underneath those two brackets on the side of the housing. Thank you so much for sharing to us TH-camrs. #PEACE✌🏾
I'm delighted to help!
Excellent video bro. Very detailed and showed you exactly what need to be done. Thank you!!
Glad you liked it David!
I used a 3" paint roller cover to compress the spring. It worked perfectly. I didn't need any channel locks.
That is awesome Kevin! Great idea!
glad i found this video, been thing for over an hour to get the thermostat back in the housing. never even crossed my mind about the tube, had mine out of the car put the tube no the counter and pressed the housing down, 30 sec and it was in
Awesome! Glad to help
Awesome description/ procedure
Thank you Robert!
Excellent video. Unfortunately for me, GM in their infinite wisdom, decided to mount the housing on the Camaro on the backside of the engine between the intake manifold and trans bell housing. But you provided some excellent views and tips so I have a better idea of what I’m dealing with. Thanks!
Thanks for the compliment Inferno! I wish you the best with that hidden housing!
Very good video, and thank you for not adding some ridiculous annoying music.
I try. Thanks!
great video 2 thumbs up!
Good video, Thanks
Thank you! Glad I could help!
I usually tighten bolts 1 half turn before they snap.😂 Good job on a tight fit. 👍
Oh man! I feel that! Thanks for watching!
Thank you brother
You are very welcome!
put a big washer on top of cardboard so the pliers don't dig in
No O-ring between the thermostat and housing??
Did the new one not having a seal make a difference I changing one in a 3.0l and the thermostats look the same I haven’t put the new one in because I don’t know if it will be alright without the seal
Why not put the bolts through the outer housing, slide the gasket over the bolts, then align it all to the inner housing/block, then start the bolts to ensure alignment of the gasket?
Good video. Thanks.
Thank you too!
Would it b better to get to it tho side trie
So did you use the black o ring gasket that goes on the thermostat ?
Hi Michael. Yes.
Hi, does the thermostat still work if it has rubber seal? Did you have any overheating? thanks
Hi Karl. The rubber seal around the outside edge seals the fitting from leaking. Is there another rubber seal you are referring to? I've not had any issues with overheating since changing the thermostat.
14:56 nitty gritty. Remove actual thermostat
I changed mine but my a.c stopped throwing cold air it was working fine before :/ any ideas why this happened?
Sad to hear this Jorge. These are separate systems. No connection. My best guess would be a possible unplugged wiring connector for the AC pump. There are a lot of wiring connections routed throughout the area we are working in. But if the compressor is turning on the take a look at a possible blend door actuator failure. This would be under the dash. It's a small electric motor that moved the air doors to give you control over cold and hot air blowing.
What would be the ideal tool for closing that thermostat ?
The thermostat closes and opens automatically when working properly.
Ooh I meant what tool would be the best to compress the thermostat in order to make it fit on housing . I lost cardboard tool
Where did you find these large pliers??
dentist
What year is this engine?
2011
why can't you stick the gasket on the housing
It is vital to put the gasket on the same part (either the engine or the housing) that it was on originally so as not to have leaks.
How long did it take to change the thermostat ?
It took me about 2 hours because of all the stuff that GM put over the top of the thermostat housing. Actually changing the thermostat only took 15 minutes or so.
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Thanks
Safe yourself some hassle and just buy the thermostat housing with the thermostat already installed. It is 40 dollars compared to 20 for the stat only
Fuck that I rather by some big ass pliers with those extra 40$
Your better off buying the housing with the thermostat already set in it...
Could be...I never heard of those...nice!
Doesn't that bleeder button have to be at the top for air 🧐
I would think so too. But, I put it back in the same way the old one came out.
Yea the bleeder valve should face top
Too much non essential yapping
Most of my yapping is non-essential.