3.4L Changing Thermostat Inquiry
#1
3.4L Changing Thermostat Inquiry
I've never changed a thermostat in my 3.4L and I would like some advice from people who have done it. In the repair manual that I have they make it sound so simple, but when I pop the hood there is a lot of "stuff" in the way. Or if you could direct me to a post that has already covered this. Any help would be most appreciated.
#3
Its a really big ***** its a 10 mm if i can remember but the intake is soooo in the way on the right hand side. I just used a swivle socket and got that ***** out after a while. Its alot more easier after you done it a couple of times. but trust me the damn spark plugs are even *****ier especially on the passengers side
#4
its really not as hard as people think. two bolts both of which i got off with a standard ratchet. i will try to post a pic later where the thermostat is located. and i would suggest flushin ur radiator with a hose while u have the thermostat out...really clean out ur engine then install the new one and fill er back up with some good quality coolant.
#9
hey i hope this helps i have a alldata cd i bought from autozone for the chevy camaro 3.4 v6 Vehicle » Engine, Cooling and Exhaust » Cooling System » Thermostat » Service and Repair Notes Service and Repair Remove or Disconnect
- Open radiator drain **** assembly and drain engine coolant from radiator assembly to below level of engine coolant thermostat assembly.
- Close radiator drain **** assembly.
- Radiator drain **** assembly to 12 Nm (106 lb. in.) .
- Air cleaner assembly.
- Inlet hose assembly and clamp from engine coolant thermostat assembly.
- Water outlet bolt/screw (12 or 15).
- Water outlet assembly (11 or 14).
- Water outlet gasket (16), if equipped.
- Engine coolant thermostat assembly (13 or 17).
- Gasket surfaces of water outlet assembly and intake manifold assembly or water pump assembly.
- Engine coolant thermostat assembly into intake manifold assembly or water pump assembly.
- New water outlet gasket (16), if equipped.
- Water outlet assembly (11 or 14).
- Water outlet bolt/screw (12 or 15).
- Water outlet bolt/screw (12 or 15) to 28 Nm (21 lb. ft.) .
- Inlet hose assembly and clamp.
- Air cleaner assembly.
- Add engine coolant.
- For leaks, after running engine assembly to normal operating temperature.