How to reinstall thermostat on 2005 Chevy classic. The tube from the water pump can't swivel back up to align with the thermostat housing

SOURCE: the thermostat housing separated, or blew apart

This is a notorious Aveo problem, These are poorly made.You need a new thermostat housing it includes the thermost on the 04-05' Aveo. It is all one sealed part from the factory.The original part is made of plastic. Chevy has an aluminum one now that won't break but it's MSRP price from the dealer is $91.78 got one and put it on my mothers car works fine now. So you can't just put a new thermostat in it you need the whole housing which already has the thermo. in it.

Vincent G

• 2363 Answers
• Posted on Jul 15, 2009

SOURCE: Water pump on 2005 Chevy Equinox

Water pump is locate on the front center of the engine.

I will rate water pump change as a 7/10 in difficulty scale.

You should check for special tool(s) requirement from the library before you start.

It's a good time to change the drive belt at the same time.

50/50 coolant mix is fine.

If you haul heavy load or in cold climate then bump it up to 60/40 mix

DO NOT FORGET to find or draw the belt routing diagram before you undo the tension.

A 30 second sketch will save you a lot of time.

SOURCE: location of the thermostat & water pump on a 2005 kia spectra

Hi there,

Please see below exploded diagram regarding location of thermostat and water pump.







Regards,
Jeep Brainy

Donna Mayton

• 135 Answers
• Posted on Dec 07, 2009

SOURCE: where is the thermostat located for 2005 chevy

Follow the top radiator hose to the engine. You will find the thermostat Housing you will need to take it off and then you will find the thermostat.

Go to any Advance or Autozone Store and buy the Chiltons Manual for your vehicle. They are around 19.99 and this will have every repair that you will ever need to repair anything on your car. I love theses books. They have pictures and step by step instructions. Hope this helps.

Duane Wong

• 6826 Answers
• Posted on Jan 29, 2011

SOURCE: where is thermostat on my

Thermostat Removal & Installation 2.2L Engine 2004-2005 To Remove:

1. Drain the cooling system.
   
2. Remove the thermostat housing-to-water pump feed pipe bolts.
   
3. Remove the water pump feed pipe from the thermostat housing .
4. Remove the thermostat from the housing.

1. Install the thermostat on the housing.
2. Install the water pump feed pipe on the thermostat housing with the mounting bolts. Tighten 89 in-lb (10 Nm).
3. Fill the cooling system.

1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from the surge tank and thermostat housing cover. Thermostat & cover
   
3. Remove the mounting bolts and remove the thermostat housing cover.
4. Remove the thermostat from the housing. Discard the O-ring.

1. Using a new O-ring, install the thermostat on the housing.
2. Install the thermostat housing cover with the mounting bolts. Tighten 89 in-lb (10 Nm).
3. Connect the radiator outlet hose to the surge tank and thermostat housing cover.
4. Fill the cooling system.

1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct.
3. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from the thermostat housing. Thermostat 3.9L
   
4. Remove the mounting bolt/stud and remove the thermostat housing.
5. Remove the thermostat from the engine.
6. Clean the sealing surfaces.

1. Using a new gasket, install the thermostat on the engine.
2. Install the thermostat housing with the mounting bolts. Tighten 89 in-lb (10 Nm).
3. Connect the radiator outlet hose to the thermostat housing.
4. Install the air cleaner outlet duct.
5. Fill the cooling system.
6. Check the cooling system for leaks.

1. Drain the coolant.
2. Disconnect the radiator hose from the thermostat housing. Thermostat 3.5L
   
3. Remove the mounting bolt/stud and remove the thermostat housing.
4. Remove the housing gasket.
5. Remove the thermostat.
6. Clean the mating surfaces.

1. Install the thermostat on the engine.
2. Install the thermostat housing and gasket with the mounting bolts. Tighten 18 ft-lb (25 Nm).
3. Connect the radiator hose to the thermostat housing.
4. Fill the cooling system.
5. Check the cooling system for leaks.