LizzyTheLez
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You are welcome.
Just a heads up the clip on the top of it is easy to break (throttle body inlet pipe). Everything else is pretty easy to get off.
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Anyone else have had problems with their thermostat housing?
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Just a heads up the clip on the top of it is easy to break (throttle body inlet pipe). Everything else is pretty easy to get off.
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JTee2017
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Don't quite understand why people keep buying a T-stat housing with any plastic parts when an all metal one is now available from Rock auto.
Mentioned and listed earlier in this very same thread. Also available on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/OKAY-MOTOR-Thermostat-Assembly-Chevrolet/dp/B072JMDBHC/ref=pd_sbs_263_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=CDHH9ZKYSQZ73MBFTCJJ
https://www.amazon.com/Dorman-Solutions-902-033-Thermostat-Housing/dp/B01NCJ9MGW/ref=pd_sbs_263_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=J52GDRTES3J5HBWZHX01
Mentioned and listed earlier in this very same thread. Also available on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/OKAY-MOTOR-Thermostat-Assembly-Chevrolet/dp/B072JMDBHC/ref=pd_sbs_263_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=CDHH9ZKYSQZ73MBFTCJJ
https://www.amazon.com/Dorman-Solutions-902-033-Thermostat-Housing/dp/B01NCJ9MGW/ref=pd_sbs_263_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=J52GDRTES3J5HBWZHX01
LizzyTheLez
New member
Because at the time I could not afford it. And there is no reason to buy it now there's nothing wrong with what I have on it.Don't quite understand why people keep buying a T-stat housing with any plastic parts when an all metal one is now available from Rock auto.
Mentioned and listed earlier in this very same thread. Also available on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/OKAY-MOTOR-T...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=CDHH9ZKYSQZ73MBFTCJJ
https://www.amazon.com/Dorman-Solut...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=J52GDRTES3J5HBWZHX01
Yes it may not last as long but it still gets the job done for the time being.
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I’m thinking that’s the route I’ll have to take. Bought my car with the CEL on and thermostat is the only code coming on. Noticed the thermostat has already been replaced with some brand I’ve never heard of. The clip for the sensor doesn’t even lock in place. But still running until I can replace it and I think I’ll put a metal housing there now.
arkansawyer
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I just ordered an okay brand from amazon. It shipped next day from NJ. $70.
I'll let everyone know how it fits.
The mechanic who replaced my cam belt said I needed one. It's not leaking. Anyway, he quoted me $170 for the part and it was half plastic.
I'll let everyone know how it fits.
The mechanic who replaced my cam belt said I needed one. It's not leaking. Anyway, he quoted me $170 for the part and it was half plastic.
arkansawyer
New member
The OK thermostat fit.
A word to the wise-don't do this right at sunset. You need to be able to see. I broke the fitting from the power brake booster to the intake manifold. Struggling with Satan's hose clamps is not fun.
You can't buy just the fitting, the whole hose. It's $65 from rockauto.
34F this morning. Fan started running as soon as I turned the key. I screwed something else up. Don't see any wiring connectors left loose.
A word to the wise-don't do this right at sunset. You need to be able to see. I broke the fitting from the power brake booster to the intake manifold. Struggling with Satan's hose clamps is not fun.
You can't buy just the fitting, the whole hose. It's $65 from rockauto.
34F this morning. Fan started running as soon as I turned the key. I screwed something else up. Don't see any wiring connectors left loose.
arkansawyer
New member
I've got a coolant leak. It almost has to be the hard pipe running from the thermostat housing over to the engine somewhere under the exhaust.
There is nothing holding this pipe to the engine. Two bolts hold it to the thermostat.
There is nothing holding this pipe to the engine. Two bolts hold it to the thermostat.
JTee2017
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Sonic Thermostat Housing Covered Under engine drive train warranty.
I just thought I would post this for future reference about whether the T-stat and housing are covered by drive train warranty.
Daughters 2014 Sonic LT with 1.8L (73,000 miles) engine showed signs of "coolant disappearing". This was in late mid November when I helped him do the first of 2 transmission drain and fills.
. At first . . no visible wetness or leak. I told her hubby to keep an eye out on the T-stat housing area, hoses connected to it, water pump, etc.
Finally, small drips and a puddle under the car and it is -2F outside.
Told her to call our Chevy Dealer where she bought it. Explained what was happening, service "consultant" said, yup. . covered. They also replaced the smaller tube/hose that connects to the top of the T-stat housing, an oil line or cap somewhere that was causing a code, and topped off the coolant. All at no charge.
I am going to check if they installed the newer upgraded T-stat housing that has a metal T-stat part connected to the plastic housing. I see that part on a lot of online part vendors. Some still show the same old all plastic version.
I also bought her and myself a new air air inlet duct. The one from the air cleaner box to the throttle body. Not cracked yet , but for $18 discount price it's cheap insurance to assure no air leaks, lean burn conditions that can screw up the cat converter.
I just thought I would post this for future reference about whether the T-stat and housing are covered by drive train warranty.
Daughters 2014 Sonic LT with 1.8L (73,000 miles) engine showed signs of "coolant disappearing". This was in late mid November when I helped him do the first of 2 transmission drain and fills.
. At first . . no visible wetness or leak. I told her hubby to keep an eye out on the T-stat housing area, hoses connected to it, water pump, etc.
Finally, small drips and a puddle under the car and it is -2F outside.
Told her to call our Chevy Dealer where she bought it. Explained what was happening, service "consultant" said, yup. . covered. They also replaced the smaller tube/hose that connects to the top of the T-stat housing, an oil line or cap somewhere that was causing a code, and topped off the coolant. All at no charge.
I am going to check if they installed the newer upgraded T-stat housing that has a metal T-stat part connected to the plastic housing. I see that part on a lot of online part vendors. Some still show the same old all plastic version.
I also bought her and myself a new air air inlet duct. The one from the air cleaner box to the throttle body. Not cracked yet , but for $18 discount price it's cheap insurance to assure no air leaks, lean burn conditions that can screw up the cat converter.
