99 2.4 Thermostat

[kallenbach_05]

i have to change the thermostat and seal as it is streaming coolant around the seal. how hard is it to change? any tips or pics? It doesnt look to bad being on top of the engine. it is on a 99 2.4L

[xeroinfinity]

It's not on top!

It's on the bottom pass side hose/metal tube, under the car.

Do a search for "2.4 thermostat" you'll find many threads discussing this in detail.

[kallenbach_05]

i just noticed that. this is where it is leaking from. i saw thermostat written on it but didnt read the rest of it. ill have to change thermostat when i go home and can get a lift. is this a water outlet?


http://s265.photobucket.com/albums/i...rrent=leak.jpg

[xeroinfinity]

I edited your post, that pic was to big.
We like to limit them to 800x600 or post the link if they are larger.

It's the main outlet and a lift helps a lot when changing these.

Good Luck

[kallenbach_05]

sorry about that. well i may just have to wait till i can get home. it looks easy since its on top but knowing GM they pry made it a PIA. what would be the easiest way without a lift to change the gasket in that?

[xeroinfinity]

Thats ok about the pic, no biggie.

The best way is to get the car up as high as possible and on a jack stand for sure! Drain down the coolant first then crawl under and loosen the 2-3 bolts.
Thier night be a bracket/brace in the way, that'll have to be removed if so.
Support the engine/trany if necessary.

And try not to bend those smaller hoses(heater hoses) around you can develope leaks if they are old and britle.

[kallenbach_05]

are you thinking of the thermostat? ill do that when i get home. the water outlet on top of the engine is where its leaking at. i took the pic at an angle. the green line is the top of the outlet and where its leaking from.

[xeroinfinity]

I thought that pic was from underneath the car.

It does appear to be leaking, either way it shouldnt be to difficult.

[kallenbach_05]

yeh the pic isnt the greatest view. thanks for the help