1997 chevrolet cavalier

1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
124,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CWORDPRO
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where is the thermostat located on a 1997 chevy cavalier?
Nov 18, 2010 at 8:42 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Negative battery cable.
Drain and recover coolant until level is below thermostat.
Exhaust manifold heat shield.
Cover to outlet pipe bolt through exhaust manifold runners.
Raise and support vehicle.
Radiator hose from outlet pipe.
Outlet pipe to oil pan bolt.
Cover to outlet pipe bolt.
Thermostat.
Clean
Outlet pipe mating surface.
Cover mating surface.
Nov 18, 2010 at 8:49 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Follow top radiator hose to engine thermo inside that housing
Nov 18, 2010 at 8:50 PM
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