OEM Chevrolet Prizm Thermostat

Chevrolet Prizm Thermostat Parts and Q&A

• Thermostat Housing
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  Q: How to replace the thermostat on Chevrolet Prizm?

  A:

  To install a new Thermostat, drain the cooling system, and then take the 2 nuts and Thermostat Housing off from the cylinder block. Second, remove the Thermostat from the Thermostat Housing and the o-ring. Remove any corrosion and debris on the Thermostat cap and ensure that the cylinder block is free from the mating surface. Check the Thermostat before installing it; ensure that the air bleed valve is facing upward. Mount the Thermostat and install a new Thermostat o-ring subsequent to connecting the Thermostat Housing to the cylinder block. Tighten the Thermostat cap using the 2 nuts, it to 9 nm (80 inch lbs). Fill up the Radiator with approved coolant, start the engine, run it until the coolant shows the temperature of operation with warm hoses and coolant in the Radiator as flow. Verify leaks in the cooling system before turning off the engine, and finally, install the cap on the Radiator.
• Thermostat Housing
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  Q: How to service and repair the thermostat on Chevrolet Prizm?

  A:

  In servicing and repairing the Thermostat, one should first drain the cooling system. Secondly, unscrew the two nuts and Thermostat Housing from the cylinder block. Next, remove the Thermostat starts with the o-ring. Remove any corrosion and debris off the Thermostat cap and clean the mate surfaces of the cylinder block. Heating should also be inspected on the Thermostat with any problems. Install in the process when installing by turning the air bleed valve up, install the Thermostat also additional Thermostat o-ring, installing the Thermostat Housing onto the cylinder block. Fasten the Thermostat cap with the two nuts and tighten them up to 9 nm (80 inch lbs.). Add approved coolant to the Radiator, start the engine, and let it run until the coolant is ready to operate, by the warm hoses and the flow of the coolant through the Radiator. Check for leaks in the cooling system afterward and gain control of the engine by turning it off, then allow the Radiator cap to be installed.