Might as well since they're pretty cheap and it's already off. Fel-pro makes those o-rings I just don't have the part#. Just ask your local parts store you need the heater hose o-rings to the thermostat housing. I got mine from Advance Auto.
This video was very helpful, but damn it, I have a LEAK. It's a small one but yeah... I replaced the large o-ring on the pipe, but not the two on the two pipes that go to the heater core(?). Hindsight is 20/20. Hopefully that's where the leak is coming from, either from that or the larger pipe. I'll jack it up in the morning and find out.
Did you ever find the o rings for the two lines that go to the heater core if so where or how did you find em i got the same problem but i cant find those o rings. TIA
@@cristianrojas1931 No, I ended up not needing them. It was that other, larger pipe that was the problem for me. I seem to remember having a lot of trouble trying to find the o-rings you are talking about. Maybe you could take the part in to a parts store and they could try to match it up with a proper o-ring. If that doesn't work, go to Harbor Freight and get the Viton o-ring assortment and hopefully there will be one in there that fits. I wouldn't buy the big bulk case of nitrile o-rings for something like this. The Viton are more temperature and chemical resistant. But yeah good luck, I'm sure there's something out there that will fit. If not, maybe also try some The Right Stuff one minute black gasket. Apply and let it "cure" and then install. But I'd try it in that order: parts store, Harbor Freight, then the Right Stuff if nothing else available.
Great video man! These things have Dex coolant in them. Any comments or thoughts on getting rid of the Dex, and swapping it for the standard green coolant?
Thanks, Danny! Im not a fan of Dex at all. There's been some issues with GM cooling systems over the years that "require" Dex. The best thing you can do is completely flush all the Dex out and then just replace with a all makes all models 50/50 mix. You can also go 100% conventional 50/50. Just be sure to get all the Dex out as you can end up with gel like substance in the cooling system. We do this with a lot of customer vehicles and there's never been an issue.
was you car overheating to replace the thermostat, because mine does overheat I replaced the radiator with new one but it's still the same issue but this time I believe its the thermostat because the both hose that connects to the radiator the upper one gets hut but the low one stays cold, whats you though please answer me?.....
Ya you definitely don't want anything falling in there like the guy that sold me my car's screwdriver that just held a valve open and blew my motor to shit
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Thank you so much brother. You really saved me a lot of money.
Thanks! I’m dreading doing this job.
Thanks for the video! Great job man.
Any tips for getting the thermostat housing back onto that pipe that goes to the radiator hose? Lbvs
Good video thank you! It's my turn this weekend lol
great video about to give it a shot!
If you run into any issues let me know! It's not a terrible job really.
great segment.. your excellent.!!
I’m gonna follow your video to do mine
For the life of me I cannot get that back bolt out of the manifold, it's like a 10 inch bolt in a 3 inch space lol any tips?
Do you think I should go ahead and replace intake manifold gasket? Also, where did you get the o-rings you mentioned? Thank you!!!!
Might as well since they're pretty cheap and it's already off. Fel-pro makes those o-rings I just don't have the part#. Just ask your local parts store you need the heater hose o-rings to the thermostat housing. I got mine from Advance Auto.
@@rapidcarcareandperformance5280 thanks so much for the info and quick reply
This video was very helpful, but damn it, I have a LEAK. It's a small one but yeah... I replaced the large o-ring on the pipe, but not the two on the two pipes that go to the heater core(?). Hindsight is 20/20. Hopefully that's where the leak is coming from, either from that or the larger pipe. I'll jack it up in the morning and find out.
Did you ever find the o rings for the two lines that go to the heater core if so where or how did you find em i got the same problem but i cant find those o rings. TIA
@@cristianrojas1931 No, I ended up not needing them. It was that other, larger pipe that was the problem for me. I seem to remember having a lot of trouble trying to find the o-rings you are talking about. Maybe you could take the part in to a parts store and they could try to match it up with a proper o-ring. If that doesn't work, go to Harbor Freight and get the Viton o-ring assortment and hopefully there will be one in there that fits. I wouldn't buy the big bulk case of nitrile o-rings for something like this. The Viton are more temperature and chemical resistant. But yeah good luck, I'm sure there's something out there that will fit. If not, maybe also try some The Right Stuff one minute black gasket. Apply and let it "cure" and then install. But I'd try it in that order: parts store, Harbor Freight, then the Right Stuff if nothing else available.
@@mattmgarza good deal. thanks alot man for the advice 👍
Need to know what the larger o ring is called got the same problem
@@dustinashmore4003 The one to the large pipe that runs up along the passenger side and hooks into the thermo housing? Fel Pro 35855
Great video man! These things have Dex coolant in them. Any comments or thoughts on getting rid of the Dex, and swapping it for the standard green coolant?
Thanks, Danny! Im not a fan of Dex at all. There's been some issues with GM cooling systems over the years that "require" Dex. The best thing you can do is completely flush all the Dex out and then just replace with a all makes all models 50/50 mix. You can also go 100% conventional 50/50. Just be sure to get all the Dex out as you can end up with gel like substance in the cooling system. We do this with a lot of customer vehicles and there's never been an issue.
How long did it take you to do this
Just under 3 hours if I remember right. The worst part is feeling for the bolts on the housing.
Nice video, how long do you think this job would take. A shop is telling me 8-9 hours if doing it the other way where the engine is lowered.
If I remember correctly, I did it in about 3 hours.
Will you also need a housing replacement
You only need to replace the housing if its damaged. Its a metal housing that rarely breaks.
@@rapidcarcareandperformance5280 shop told me to replace just because, they're charging me $1,050 to replace water pump and thermostat
was you car overheating to replace the thermostat, because mine does overheat I replaced the radiator with new one but it's still the same issue but this time I believe its the thermostat because the both hose that connects to the radiator the upper one gets hut but the low one stays cold, whats you though please answer me?.....
i have the same car 2009 Pontiac g8 v6 3.6 L
It definitely sounds like your thermostat is not opening.
We replaced this one due to the fact it was stuck open.
Damn my turn now
Its not too bad. You can do it!
Omg I regret buying this car now. Who puts the thermostat on the back of the motor like come on!
Lmao, me too! Mine is a 2008 though.
@@vehicleheightrestriction wanna buy a 09? 🤣
Ya you definitely don't want anything falling in there like the guy that sold me my car's screwdriver that just held a valve open and blew my motor to shit
Gota do mine too. Argh..
That’s a v8 lollll