Which way does a thermostat face?

Which way does a thermostat face?

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.

When installing the thermostat What is the correct position of thermostat?

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 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.

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.

How to install a thermostat on a 2000 Monte Carlo?

How Do I Install a Thermostat on a 2000 Monte Carlo? Drive the Monte Carlo onto a set of ramps and secure the parking brake. Open the engine hood and prop it with the hood prop. Open the radiator cap to release pressure on the cooling system. Do not open the cap on a hot engine. Allow the engine to cool adequately.

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.

How Do I Install a Thermostat on a 2000 Monte Carlo? Drive the Monte Carlo onto a set of ramps and secure the parking brake. Open the engine hood and prop it with the hood prop. Open the radiator cap to release pressure on the cooling system. Do not open the cap on a hot engine. Allow the engine to cool adequately.

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.

Why does the thermostat fail on a Chevy?

Chevy designed the thermostat in the Chevrolet car to fail in the “safe” position. This prevents the engine from overheating but it also prevents the coolant from reaching the operating temperatures needed to effectively heat the inside of the vehicle.