Thermostat housing replace on 2.4 dohc

[babijv]

How do I go about replacing the pipe that holds the thermostat under the water pump that hooks up to the radiator hose? Thank You in advance.

[xeroinfinity]

Welcome to AF.
no need to post diplicate threads.

Thier should be a metal tab coming off the pipe thats bolted to the oil pan.
Then the two nuts holding the pipe up to the engine.


Hope that helps

[babijv]

I could unbolt it. But I cant figure out how to shimmy it out from between the motor and automatic trans. Sorry about posting it twice being new I didnt know if I had to post it again in another catagory. Thank You.

[xeroinfinity]

Ok, is the trans-to-engine mount in the way ?
Some models that mount needs loosed to get it out,
but it should pull pretty much straight down.
Its a tight fit thats for sure!

[babijv]

There is not any room for the thermostat pipe top to come out. Seems like either I have to move the trans, or remove the axle and front portion of the trans. There has to be a easier way to get out of this ?><%$#@ hole I got into? Who ever designed this part never must have looked at a car. Thank You.

[babijv]

I just noticed that the post is locked does that mean I have to repost again? Thank You.

[xeroinfinity]

If you read my post above...

thiers an engine-to-transmission mount bracket probly in the way.
THAT needs removed also to get the craxy pipe out.

Yeah another wonderfull design by GM....

and this threads NOT closed, its OK to post.