Thermostat housing

[Mark Stadnicki]

Anyone change out a Gen 2 V6 thermostat housing yet? Looks pretty straight forward. My 2010 is leaking at the seam. This is why my overflow tank was empty and got overtemp last week. Why do all these new cars use plastic parts for cooling and intakes?!?



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[Vic Sorlie]

All OEMs are using plastic to reduce cost. Looks like a fairly easy DIY repair - better access than with the Gen1 engine.

 

[swshawaii]

Three hose clamps and six 8mm bolts to R&R. Make sure the ECT sensor o-ring seal fits snug in the lower housing. GL

 

[Mark Stadnicki]

$71 and 1 hour to replace. It was harder getting out then going in. Gotta love my flexilbe hose clamp tool!