have changed thermostat..could it still be sticking?? it hasnt got hot enough to crack head so im sure its not that but we can start it drive it one block and its out of water and getting hot could it be water pump and how can i tell if it is water pump any other reasons whyDoes anyone know the different reasons a 88 chevy silverado 350 engine could be getting hot??
Ok I milled over in my head what is the common possibility here and I really think its the pump because the the truck is of coarse RWD you probably wouldn't get smoke from the because the water pump isn't located near the exhaust and if the leak is at the bottom of the gasket you could just simply be leaking down, some leakes aren't apparent until the car is running because of the lack in pressure and when the car is at normal operating temperature this pressure is exponentially higher liek you said your heads are probably not leaking and if they were you would probably be having worse problems also old radiator seals can leak like this, I would run the car and look underneath from a safe distance to see if you are losing water this way, the only way your coolent can be leaking and not come out of the front of the car is from the heater core and if it was comming out of yoru heater core, you would know it trust me.Does anyone know the different reasons a 88 chevy silverado 350 engine could be getting hot??
time to buy a new truck
water pump...radiator...hoses...you said its loosing water...but dont know where it is going...it could be a head gasket leak...just because its not leaking into the oil does not matter...it could be leaking into one of the exhaust ports...
bad fan clutch or missing fan shroud
It could still be the thermostat. You could test it by putting it in boiling water. The water pump could be the culprit. A mechanic can tell if it's the problem. Are there any holes in the radiator? What about the hoses?
Check the connections at the hose ends as well. There might be a crack in the water neck, where the hose connects to the radiator.
Is there a visible evidence of a water leak? Underneath the truck? The worst scenario would be the heater core. The heater core is usually and unfortunately, behind the passenger side dash board. Quite difficult to get to. Water from the engine passes through this to provide heat to the passenger area when needed.
It looks just like a miniature radiator and can suffer from the same problems of mineral buildup. If that is the problem, it can be bypassed but you'd have no heat should you need it.
Have a mechanic check for all possible problem areas. Good luck!
You can't be losing all the water in one block and have no symptoms!
Make sure you have filled the block and bleed the air. Not hard on Chevy, just start it cold with radiator open. Fill radiator until it will not take more water.
I have had two small blocks of similar age blow the head gasket on the drivers side at the back and burn the water in that cylinder, but not leak or show in the oil. If it was NEAR as bad as you say, it would however produce a LARGE amount of steam from the tail pipe. NO it is not the water pump, it cannot lose water through the bearing breather hole that fast.
As talked about above a bad clutch or shroud will cause heating but you are describing something else.
I guess I could add one more thing..a clogged converter would cause quick overheating, but the engine would run terrible, particularly during acceleration.
Good Luck
Get a manual and troubleshoot the problem from the book!
Sunday, November 21, 2010
How do I change my Honeywell thermostat from Farenheit to Celsius?
check and see if there is a reset button and press it, also check and see if there is a switch and try that. also if you have a technical support number call it and or go to the store where you bought it and ask someone who knows there or just call them faster and easier sometimesHow do I change my Honeywell thermostat from Farenheit to Celsius?
there is a jumper on the PC board of the thermostat. it will be marked but not in the manual. you will either have to cut the jumper or solder it back together.How do I change my Honeywell thermostat from Farenheit to Celsius?
check the owners manual.
What model number is the stat,, also, there is literature that comes with the t-stat that is for the installer... In it there is a section called installer setup,, You have to push the right combination of keys to enter it,,, this is where you set the C/F at,, among other things...post the model number and i will try to get the answer for you.
What model #.
there is a jumper on the PC board of the thermostat. it will be marked but not in the manual. you will either have to cut the jumper or solder it back together.How do I change my Honeywell thermostat from Farenheit to Celsius?
check the owners manual.
What model number is the stat,, also, there is literature that comes with the t-stat that is for the installer... In it there is a section called installer setup,, You have to push the right combination of keys to enter it,,, this is where you set the C/F at,, among other things...post the model number and i will try to get the answer for you.
What model #.
I need a diagram that shows me how to change my thermostat on my engine?
I have a 2003 VW Jetta 1.8T GLS and I need to replace the thermostat and the temp sensor. I don't want to bring it into a shop unless I have to. And my dad and I were gunna work on it together. But we're not sure where the thermostat is. So I was wondering if someone has a site I could go to that's FREE and shows me where I can locate those things.I need a diagram that shows me how to change my thermostat on my engine?
That's probably the easiest thing to replace.
On the front of the engine by the water pump, there's what I believe is a plastic neck that comes out and has two bolts in it holding to the block, the hose should lead to/come off of the radiator. Take the hose off, take the two bolts out and that will remove the plastic piece, and your thermostat is right behind it. Replace the O ring while you have it outI need a diagram that shows me how to change my thermostat on my engine?
The vast majority of thermostats are under a ';goose neck'; where the upper radiator hose connects to the engine.how do you rent an apartment Camera dilemma
That's probably the easiest thing to replace.
On the front of the engine by the water pump, there's what I believe is a plastic neck that comes out and has two bolts in it holding to the block, the hose should lead to/come off of the radiator. Take the hose off, take the two bolts out and that will remove the plastic piece, and your thermostat is right behind it. Replace the O ring while you have it outI need a diagram that shows me how to change my thermostat on my engine?
The vast majority of thermostats are under a ';goose neck'; where the upper radiator hose connects to the engine.
When changing the thermostat is it a must to?
put sealant on the gasket? And about how much do you use? I just took off the thermostat housing and there was no thermostat in there. I guess that's why it always ran cold. So Im not positive how the thermostat goes in the housing. Should the spring part be facing down, away from the upper radiator hose? The car is a 1997 Dodge Intrepid 3.5 liter.When changing the thermostat is it a must to?
The pointed part should be facing toward the outside of the thermostat housing. Sealant is a good idea...it helps keep the thermostat in place whil your put the neck back onWhen changing the thermostat is it a must to?
there is a reason there was no thermostat in your car. it was running hot. you better back flush your cooling system. get new antifreezee
The pointed part should be facing toward the outside of the thermostat housing. Sealant is a good idea...it helps keep the thermostat in place whil your put the neck back onWhen changing the thermostat is it a must to?
there is a reason there was no thermostat in your car. it was running hot. you better back flush your cooling system. get new antifreezee
When changing the thermostat is it a must to?
put sealant on the gasket? Or do you even put sealant on a gasket? And about how much do you use? I just took off the thermostat housing and there was no thermostat in there. I guess that's why it always ran cold. So Im not positive how the thermostat goes in the housing. Should the spring part be facing down, away from the upper radiator hose? The car is a 1997 Dodge Intrepid 3.5 liter.When changing the thermostat is it a must to?
Ok.. the thermostat spring portion should be positioned so it's inside the engine block. It's really the only way it can go in.
If the gasket is paper material, then DEFINETELY use a gasket sealer on both sides. If you don't, you run the risk of a leak and get to do the job all over again.
IF the gasket is rubber, you put nothing on it. If the gasket is an o-ring only, you put nothing on it.
ONLY if it's a paper gasket.When changing the thermostat is it a must to?
The spring faced downward.
The upper half of the housing is likely too small to accommodate the thermostat if it's improperly installed.
Use only a gasket, no sealant ever.
the spring goes towards the engine, the pointed end goes towards the radiator,and you probably wont have to use a sealant on the housing if its in good shape,it never hurts though to check it and add some if needed,i usually don't have to use it on those car though they seal up pretty good,good luck.
Dodge man and eric are right, and no sealant if gskt is rubber and if you used paper yes sealant and use a thin amount both sides. You don't want excessive sealant getting into the thermostat
Good Luck
Ok.. the thermostat spring portion should be positioned so it's inside the engine block. It's really the only way it can go in.
If the gasket is paper material, then DEFINETELY use a gasket sealer on both sides. If you don't, you run the risk of a leak and get to do the job all over again.
IF the gasket is rubber, you put nothing on it. If the gasket is an o-ring only, you put nothing on it.
ONLY if it's a paper gasket.When changing the thermostat is it a must to?
The spring faced downward.
The upper half of the housing is likely too small to accommodate the thermostat if it's improperly installed.
Use only a gasket, no sealant ever.
the spring goes towards the engine, the pointed end goes towards the radiator,and you probably wont have to use a sealant on the housing if its in good shape,it never hurts though to check it and add some if needed,i usually don't have to use it on those car though they seal up pretty good,good luck.
Dodge man and eric are right, and no sealant if gskt is rubber and if you used paper yes sealant and use a thin amount both sides. You don't want excessive sealant getting into the thermostat
Good Luck
How much does it cost to change a radiator thermostat in an Xterra at a repair shop?
Should I go to the dealer or is a regular repair shop ok?How much does it cost to change a radiator thermostat in an Xterra at a repair shop?
You are looking at about 1/2-3/4 hr. labor at about $80/hr. They will probably charge you $20 for a $5 thermostat. And most likely will add coolant to the job and hit you for ~$12 for a gallon. (Should only need 1 or 1 1/2) They might try to throw in hose clamps or some other small item.Just make sure a thermostat is your problem. If you haven't had it checked out by a professional, you should. Maybe you could find a local radiator shop that would check it out for free.How much does it cost to change a radiator thermostat in an Xterra at a repair shop?
the dealer is not always your best bet go to a shop that does A/C repairs or a good local shop, cause an A/C shop deals with this on a daily bases, why the Vehicle is pretty new why does it need a radiators , accident maybe ?
First, are you still under warranty? cause it shouldn't cost you anything if so. If not, dealers are going to be the most expensive for work, and parts too. Generally at a shop you are looking at 40-50 dollars an hour for labor , and whatever they are going to charge you for parts. They will probably log a thermostat charge at about 1-2 hrs, so check around. Also ask how much they charge for the part, you also have the option of buying the part first and bringing it to them to install it, however some shops don't gaurantee work if you bring your own parts, so check on that too. Lastly , if you are up to it - you could consider getting a repair book for the Xterra and tackle replacing the part itself, something like a thermostat isn't usually a hard job, and you'd save major money there.
Repair shops generally charge $70 an hour plus or minus. Probably an hour for the repair. Thermostats are not difficult to replace. Offer $50 to a competent neighborhood mechanic to get it done. And why do you think the thermostat is faulty ?
You are looking at about 1/2-3/4 hr. labor at about $80/hr. They will probably charge you $20 for a $5 thermostat. And most likely will add coolant to the job and hit you for ~$12 for a gallon. (Should only need 1 or 1 1/2) They might try to throw in hose clamps or some other small item.Just make sure a thermostat is your problem. If you haven't had it checked out by a professional, you should. Maybe you could find a local radiator shop that would check it out for free.How much does it cost to change a radiator thermostat in an Xterra at a repair shop?
the dealer is not always your best bet go to a shop that does A/C repairs or a good local shop, cause an A/C shop deals with this on a daily bases, why the Vehicle is pretty new why does it need a radiators , accident maybe ?
First, are you still under warranty? cause it shouldn't cost you anything if so. If not, dealers are going to be the most expensive for work, and parts too. Generally at a shop you are looking at 40-50 dollars an hour for labor , and whatever they are going to charge you for parts. They will probably log a thermostat charge at about 1-2 hrs, so check around. Also ask how much they charge for the part, you also have the option of buying the part first and bringing it to them to install it, however some shops don't gaurantee work if you bring your own parts, so check on that too. Lastly , if you are up to it - you could consider getting a repair book for the Xterra and tackle replacing the part itself, something like a thermostat isn't usually a hard job, and you'd save major money there.
Repair shops generally charge $70 an hour plus or minus. Probably an hour for the repair. Thermostats are not difficult to replace. Offer $50 to a competent neighborhood mechanic to get it done. And why do you think the thermostat is faulty ?
How easy is it to fit a thermostat on a fridge?
had it checked by an engineer who said it needed the thermostat changed. I know where it is located and wondered if i could do the job myself,How easy is it to fit a thermostat on a fridge?
Just because the engineer said you need a thermostat, dosen't make it so. Very rarely do thermostats fail. If the ref. is not cold enough, you could have one of three problems. defrost, compressor, or the light in the ref. section is staying on 24/7. Only suspect the thermostat if it is too cold. I'm sure you already checked your door gaskets. Not knowing where your thermostat is located it would be a hard question to answer.How easy is it to fit a thermostat on a fridge?
unfortunately these kind of thermos cannot be repaired or recalibrated.if the termao is not keeping the fridge at least 40 deg then chaning it is the only solution. it is a hassle changing them in newer models.
Just because the engineer said you need a thermostat, dosen't make it so. Very rarely do thermostats fail. If the ref. is not cold enough, you could have one of three problems. defrost, compressor, or the light in the ref. section is staying on 24/7. Only suspect the thermostat if it is too cold. I'm sure you already checked your door gaskets. Not knowing where your thermostat is located it would be a hard question to answer.How easy is it to fit a thermostat on a fridge?
unfortunately these kind of thermos cannot be repaired or recalibrated.if the termao is not keeping the fridge at least 40 deg then chaning it is the only solution. it is a hassle changing them in newer models.
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