How do I change my engine thermostat?

Work

Introduction.
1Locate your thermostat if you haven’t already done so.
2Place a bucket under where you’re going to be working.
3Remove the clamp.
4Pull off the hose.
5Remove the bolts that hold the thermostat housing in place and lift out the old thermostat.
6Lay the new gasket in place.

Does the gasket go on before the thermostat?

Gasket goes on after the thermostat.

What tools do you need to change a thermostat?

What you’ll need:

A clean rag.
New thermostat.
Gasket and gasket sealant.
Screwdriver or pliers.
Small socket wrench.
Small adjustable wrench.
A small scraper or wire brush.
9 L bucket or drip pan.

Where does the O ring go on a thermostat?

Oring is to seal between housing and thermostat not thermostat and engine block. Also, most thermostats have a small purge hole/opening near the edge, this purge hole/opening needs to be at the top so that any air in the system can bleed through it to remove air bubbles in the cooling system.

Which way does the gasket go on a thermostat?

it goes in the thermostat housing on the lower intake directly to the left of the distributor. There’s 2 bolts holding on the housing where the upper radiator tube goes into the lower intake. Remove the two bolts and the housing, and your t-stat will be right there.

What happens if you test the thermostat on a Chrysler 2.0L?

This is important for safety reasons and for the accuracy of the thermostat test. The thermostat in your 2.0L or 2.4L equipped Chrysler car or minivan will fail in one of two ways: It will either stay stuck at its open position and let coolant circulate all of the time or it will stay stuck closed.

What happens if your car thermostat is stuck?

When it stays stuck closed, your car or mini-van will overheat. CASE 1: If the thermostat is stuck open, you’ll see the following symptoms: Bad gas mileage. If it’s winter time, the heater will not work. If your vehicle is equipped with a temperature gauge (and not just a temperature light), it will always show you a low reading or none at all.

How to test the thermostat in a car?

TIP 2: To test the thermostat, the engine has to be started and it has to warm up as close as possible to its normal operating temperature. This means the coolant will get very hot (but not overheat) and so you should not open the radiator cap under any circumstances or you run the risk of getting burned by the hot coolant.

What kind of engine does a Dodge Neon have?

The Chrysler 2.0 liter engine was first used in the Neon; it was also used in the export PT Cruiser, Plymouth Breeze, and Dodge Stratus. Its ancestry can be traced back to the slant six, an engine known for its durability.

What was the head gasket for a 1995 Chrysler Neon?

The engine had a shallow skirt to save weight, with a cast iron bedplate replacing separate bearing caps, adding stiffness. The combustion chamber had a pentroof setup. For the 1995-97 models, the Neon head gasket typically lasted about 60,000 miles. Most buyers who called Chrysler got a new head gasket for $100 or less.