Q: How to replace the thermostat housing outlet on GMC Canyon?
A: The initial step needs to drain the cooling system before starting water outlet housing replacement. First unfasten the radiator outlet hose through the hose clamp pliers (J 38185) from the water outlet housing. First remove power steering pump bracket and water outlet housing bolts before extracting the water outlet housing from its position on the Cylinder Head. Examine both components by cleaning them and inspecting the Cylinder Head sealing surface. Mount the water outlet housing onto the Cylinder Head before torquing all water outlet housing bolts up to 10 n.m (89 lb in.). Use hose clamp pliers (J 38185) to reattach the radiator outlet hose with the water outlet housing. Afterward reinstall the power steering pump bracket. Fill your vehicle's cooling system and check every sealing surface for leaks once you start the engine.
Q: How to replace the engine coolant thermostat housing on GMC Savana 2500?
A: First remove the coolant recovery reservoir bolt before repositioning it then remove both the air cleaner assembly and radiator outlet hose. Begin by uninstalling Water Pump inlet bolts and separating the Water Pump inlet with its Thermostat from the pump because replacing them as one assembly becomes necessary. Reposition the Water Pump inlet with the attached Thermostat to the Water Pump according to the fastener notice then tighten the inlet bolts to 15 n.m (11 lb ft). Next install the radiator outlet hose while also installing the air cleaner assembly before tightening the coolant recovery reservoir bolt to 11 n.m (97 lb in).
Q: How to replace the engine coolant thermostat housing on GMC Savana 3500?
A: To replace the engine coolant thermostats housing first take off the bolt of the coolant recovery reservoir, then place it elsewhere, remove the air cleaner assembly. Then disconnect the radiator outlet hose and remove bolts on the water pump inlet. Next remove water pump inlet and Thermostat because they should be replaced in assembly. For the installation, start with installing the Thermostat and water pump inlet to the water pump but make sure that you follow the fastener caution guidelines. Tighten the bolts for the water pump inlet to 15 nm (11 lb ft) and then reinstall the radiator outlet hose. Proceed to the installment of air cleaner assembly and then finish with installing the coolant recovery reservoir and bolt, tightened to 11 nm (97 lb in).