How to service and repair the thermostat on Chevrolet K3500?

To carry out service and repair the Thermostat, follow the removal of coolant when the Radiator coolant level is beneath the thermostats. On the 5.7l engine, remove the bolts or studs, coolant outlet, Thermostat from the housing, and gasket if necessary. For the 7.4l, in the same way, demolish the bolts or studs and the coolant outlet, Thermostat from the casing, and if required gasket. Clean the Thermostat housing and the sealing surface of the cooling outlet. For 5.7l install the Thermostat into the housing, the gasket if required, and the coolant outlet, then install the bolts or studs and tighten it to 28 nm (21 ft. Lbs.). For the 7.4l, place the Thermostat into the housing along with any gasket and the coolant outlet, then place the bolts or studs and tighten them to 37 nm (27 ft. Lbs.) nsdictionary. Refill the coolant to the cooling system again and run the engine untill the Radiator upper hose gets hot indicating that the thermostate is open. With the engine idling, fill up the Radiator to the bottom of the filler neck and install the Radiator Cap with the arrows pointing to the overflow tube. Lastly, check for leaks in the cooling system.

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Chevrolet K3500 Thermostat
Part Number: 12632948
$29.24 MSRP: $54.92
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- Other Name: Thermostat, Engine Coolant Temperature
- Replaces: 12257859, 12563335, 12557859, 12597583, 12551472
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2000 Chevrolet K3500 | Base, Cheyenne, LS, Silverado | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Chevrolet K3500 Intake Manifold
Part Number: 24577299
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- Other Name: Thermostat, Engine Coolant Temperature; Thermostat Unit; Thermostat
- Replaces: 24576634, 10182377, 24577130
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1995 Chevrolet K3500 | Base, Cheyenne, Scottsdale, Silverado | 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
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Chevrolet K3500 Thermostat
Part Number: 12559575
$17.99 MSRP: $33.78
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- Other Name: Thermostat, Engine Coolant Temperature
- Replaces: 12559269, 12559573, 10210450
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2000 Chevrolet K3500 | Base, Cheyenne, LS, Silverado | 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
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Chevrolet K3500 Thermostat
Part Number: 10190925
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- Other Name: Thermostat, Engine Coolant Temperature
- Replaces: 10147886, 10190927
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1995 Chevrolet K3500 | Base, Cheyenne, Scottsdale, Silverado | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Chevrolet K3500 Thermostat
Part Number: 12514334
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- Other Name: Thermostat, Engine Coolant Temperature; Thermostat 195 Degree, Engine Coolant Temperature
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1988-1990 Chevrolet K3500 | Cheyenne, Scottsdale, Silverado | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
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Chevrolet K3500 Thermostat
Part Number: 12559336
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- Other Name: Thermostat, Engine Coolant Temperature
- Replaces: 12554977
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2000 Chevrolet K3500 | Base, Cheyenne, LS, Silverado | 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL
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Chevrolet K3500 Thermostat
Part Number: 12559338
$39.32 MSRP: $70.21
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- Other Name: Thermostat, Engine Coolant Temperature
- Replaces: 10154622, 12551496
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1988-1995 Chevrolet K3500 | Base, Cheyenne, Scottsdale, Silverado | 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL
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Chevrolet K3500 Thermostat Housing
Part Number: 23502517
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Housing-Engine Coolant Thermostat; Thermostat Housing Cover; Housing, Engine Coolant Thermostat; Housing, Thermostat
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1988-1990 Chevrolet K3500 | Cheyenne, Scottsdale, Silverado | 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL

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Q: How to service and repair the thermostat on Chevrolet K3500?
A: To carry out service and repair the Thermostat, follow the removal of coolant when the Radiator coolant level is beneath the thermostats. On the 5.7l engine, remove the bolts or studs, coolant outlet, Thermostat from the housing, and gasket if necessary. For the 7.4l, in the same way, demolish the bolts or studs and the coolant outlet, Thermostat from the casing, and if required gasket. Clean the Thermostat housing and the sealing surface of the cooling outlet. For 5.7l install the Thermostat into the housing, the gasket if required, and the coolant outlet, then install the bolts or studs and tighten it to 28 nm (21 ft. Lbs.). For the 7.4l, place the Thermostat into the housing along with any gasket and the coolant outlet, then place the bolts or studs and tighten them to 37 nm (27 ft. Lbs.) nsdictionary. Refill the coolant to the cooling system again and run the engine untill the Radiator upper hose gets hot indicating that the thermostate is open. With the engine idling, fill up the Radiator to the bottom of the filler neck and install the Radiator Cap with the arrows pointing to the overflow tube. Lastly, check for leaks in the cooling system.

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