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Can u easily siphon gas from a 98 montana? We cant get the rear bolt off thermostat housing to change the thermostat and just filled the tank

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If no drain plug on base of tank you can disconnect fuel line at engine and use an external electric fuel pump connected to fuel line to pump empty

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Cars and trucks manufactured since the late 70's have anti-siphoning screens at the bottom of the fill tube to the tank. So, sorry to say, no you can't siphon this new gas. I can truly commiserate with you as it's happened more than once. I've just filled my tank and the vehicle bites the big one. The only way to get to that gas is to drop the tank.

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SOURCE: Fuel Gauge Stuck on Full 98 Pontiac Montana

When gauge is pegged at full, usually means a bad ground. Check wires at fuel tank, wiggle around, maybe one came off. The bad news is it is hard to get to without removing the tank. Sometimes you can reach arm in and get to them. Also check body ground at read of van.

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SOURCE: Can't fill the gas tank on 98 Toyota Camry

I have a 2000 camry that I just fixed today. there is a vent tube and valve on the carbon canister that is located just behind the gas tank and above the cross member. this vent tube will get plugged up by ( of all things ) spiders, dirt daubers, and I even had a mouse pack the tube with dog food. Just remove the tube and the valve from the canister and clean them out. You will now be able to fill your gas tank again.

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SOURCE: Need to siphon gas out of tank. Got a 6 ft. piece

Modern cars can't be SIPHONED anymore! U go under ur car and drain the FUEL from the tank drain plug!
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SOURCE: when I try and siphon gas from my 1991 Olds

You can,t there is a ball inside that will let fuel in Its there so if the vehicle rolls over the ball moves beck to stop the fuel spilling out of the tank You would need to disconnect the fuel inlet hose at the tank to siphon fuel from the tank

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What is the easiest way to remove the rear thermostat housing bolt from a 98 montana? Driving me nuts!
There is a YouTube video of this procedure. Put "1998 Montana thermostat replace" in browser and multiple sites come up. One of them is the YouTube video. Personally, I'd go to local parts store and get the Chilton?Haynes manual for your make/model and year. The instructions are easy to follow, and pictures are provided. Then you have the book for future reference for repairs.
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DIRECTION FOR THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT FOR A 1998 MONTANA
The exact location of the thermostat varies depending on the particular engine model on your Pontiac Montana. Although 2.0L turbo and non-turbo engines locate the thermostat on the upper section of the engine, other models may follow the lower radiator hose to a lower position on the engine, requiring the removal of one or more components for replacement. see below

  • Park your car in a safe place and open the hood.
  • 2Locate the thermostat housing by following the upper or lower radiator hose from the radiator towards the engine. The end of the hose should be connected to an aluminum or metal housing attached to the engine by two mounting bolts.
  • 3Remove the air cleaner duct assembly and the crossover exhaust pipe, if necessary, using a wrench and ratchet and socket.
  • 4Place a drain pan underneath the radiator drain valve. Open the valve and drain some of the coolant to empty the radiator hose; then close the valve.
  • 5Remove the radiator hose from the thermostat housing by disconnecting the clamp using a pair of rib joint pliers, Phillips screwdriver or ratchet and socket, depending on type of clamp used on your particular model; then remove the hose.
  • 6Remove the two thermostat housing bolts and lift the housing off the engine. Before removing the thermostat off the engine, pay careful attention to the position of the relief valve on the thermostat in relation to the mounting base on the engine, looking for any special marks. The new thermostat has to be mounted in this same exact position. Also, note that the thermostat spring has to point towards the engine once it is seated on the engine; then remove the thermostat and any gasket material if necessary.
Installation
  • 1Clean the thermostat housing and engine mounting surfaces from gasket material, if necessary, using a plastic scraper; also, clean the bolt threads of the thermostat housing bolts of sealer, if necessary, using a wire brush.
  • 2Apply a light coat of Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) sealer to the new paper gasket if your particular model requires one; or install a new O-ring to the center of the thermostat; also, apply a light coat of RTV sealer to the threads of the thermostat housing mounting bolts.
  • 3Install the new thermostat on the engine mounting base in the same exact position as the old one; install the paper gasket if required and set the thermostat housing in place. Start the housing mounting bolts by hand and then tighten the bolts.
  • 4Connect the radiator hose to the thermostat housing; then install the crossover exhaust pipe and air cleaner and duct assembly, if necessary. Fill the radiator with new coolant, start the engine and let it reach operating temperature. Check for leaks and add more coolant to the reservoir to bring the level between the Add and Full Hot marks and turn off the engine.
  • 5Bleed the cooling system if the thermostat housing is provided with a valve screw on it. Once the engine reaches operating temperature, loosen the valve screw until coolant begins to leak through the screw; then tighten the screw again


Read more: How to Change a Pontiac Montana Thermostat ' eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_4900141_change-pontiac-montana-thermostat.html#ixzz1eRUgRlYC
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Nov 22, 2011 • 1999 Pontiac Montana
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Where is thermostat on my 2005 chevy classic
Thermostat Removal & Installation 2.2L Engine 2004-2005 To Remove:
  1. Drain the cooling system. chevy_cav_02-04_tstat.gif
  2. Remove the thermostat housing-to-water pump feed pipe bolts. chevy_cav_02-04_feedpipe.gif
  3. Remove the water pump feed pipe from the thermostat housing .
  4. Remove the thermostat from the housing.
To Install:
  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.
2006-2007 To Remove:
  1. Drain the cooling system.
  2. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from the surge tank and thermostat housing cover. Thermostat & cover gm-03-39-3601.gif
  3. Remove the mounting bolts and remove the thermostat housing cover.
  4. Remove the thermostat from the housing. Discard the O-ring.
To Install:
  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.
3.5L Engine (LZ4) W/ Variable Valve Timing & 3.9L Engine To Remove:
  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 gm-03-00-3054.gif
  4. Remove the mounting bolt/stud and remove the thermostat housing.
  5. Remove the thermostat from the engine.
  6. Clean the sealing surfaces.
To Install:
  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.
3.5L Engine (LX9) W/O Variable Valve Timing To Remove:
  1. Drain the coolant.
  2. Disconnect the radiator hose from the thermostat housing. Thermostat 3.5L gm_mv_ven_tstat.gif
  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.
To Install:
  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.
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Jan 29, 2011 • 2005 Chevrolet Malibu
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Location of thermostat on 2002 olds alero 2.2
Thermostat Removal & Installation 2.2L Engine To Remove:
  1. Remove the exhaust manifold. If equipped with an automatic transmission.
  2. Drain the cooling system.
  3. Remove or disconnect the following: chevy_cav_02-04_tstat.gif

    • Thermostat housing to water pump feed pipe bolts. chevy_cav_02-04_feedpipe.gif

    • Thermostat housing to water pump feed pipe.
    • Thermostat.
To Install:
  1. Install or connect the following:
    • Thermostat.
    • Thermostat housing to water pump feed pipe.
    • Thermostat housing to water pump feed pipe bolt.
      1. Tighten bolt to 89 in lbs (10 Nm).
    • Exhaust manifold if equipped with an automatic transmission.
  2. Fill the cooling system.
2.4L Engine To Remove:
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  1. Drain the cooling system.
  2. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield.
  3. Remove the coolant inlet housing mounting bolts through the exhaust manifold.
  4. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
  5. Remove the coolant inlet housing stud from the oil pan.
  6. Remove wheel and tire assembly.
  7. Remove the engine splash shield.
  8. Remove the mounting bolts from the transaxle-to-engine block support. Remove the support.
  9. Remove the coolant housing pipe.
  10. Remove the thermostat.
  11. Clean the mating surfaces.
To Install:
  1. Install the thermostat.
  2. Install the coolant housing pipe.
  3. Install and secure the transaxle support-to-engine block mounting bolts.
  4. Install the engine splash shield.
  5. Install the wheel and tire assembly.
  6. Install the coolant inlet housing stud to the oil pan.
    • Tighten to 19 ft lb (26 Nm).
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Install the coolant inlet housing bolts through the exhaust manifold.
    • Tighten the coolant inlet housing bolts to 10 ft lb (14 Nm).
  9. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield.
  10. Fill the cooling system.
  11. Inspect the system for leaks.
3.4L Engine To Remove:
  1. Drain the cooling system.
  2. Remove the air cleaner.
  3. Remove exhaust crossover pipe.
  4. Disconnect the surge tank line fitting from the coolant outlet.
  5. Remove the thermostat housing to intake manifold bolts.
  6. Remove the thermostat housing outlet and thermostat.
To Install:
  1. Install the thermostat and housing outlet.
  2. Install the thermostat housing bolts.
    • Tighten the thermostat housing bolts to 18 ft lb (25 Nm).
  3. Install exhaust crossover pipe.
  4. Connect the surge tank line fitting to the coolant outlet.
    • Tighten the fittings to 15 ft lb (21 Nm).
  5. Install the air cleaner.
  6. Fill the cooling system.
  7. Inspect the system for leaks
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Oct 14, 2010 • Oldsmobile Alero Cars & Trucks
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How to change the thermostat
Alero, Grand Am 1999-2005 Thermostat - Removal & Installation 2.2L Engine
  1. If equipped with an automatic transaxle, remove the exhaust manifold, as outlined in this section.
  2. Drain the cooling system.
  3. Remove the thermostat housing to water pump feed pipe bolts.
  4. Remove the thermostat housing to water pump feed pipe.

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    Fig. Thermostat mounting-2.2L engine
  5. Remove the thermostat.

To install:
  1. Install the thermostat.
  2. Install the thermostat housing to water pump feed pipe.
  3. Install the thermostat housing to water pump feed pipe bolt. Tighten the thermostat housing to water pump feed pipe bolt to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm).
  4. If equipped with an automatic transaxle, install the exhaust manifold, as outlined in this section.
  5. Fill the cooling system.

3.1L Engines
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Drain the cooling system to a level below the thermostat housing.
  3. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
  4. Disconnect the surge tank line from the thermostat housing.
  5. Remove thermostat housing-to-intake manifold attaching bolt and nut, then remove the housing.
  6. Remove the thermostat.

To install:
  1. Clean all gasket surfaces completely.
  2. Insert the thermostat in the intake manifold.
  3. Attach the thermostat housing to the intake manifold.
  4. Install the mounting bolt and nut. Tighten to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm).
  5. Install the air cleaner assembly.
  6. Connect the surge tank line to thermostat housing.
  7. Refill the cooling system.
  8. Connect the negative battery cable, remove the radiator cap, then start the engine. Allow the engine to run with radiator cap removed, until the upper radiator hose becomes hot (thermostat open). With the engine idling, add coolant to the radiator until the level is up to the bottom of the filler neck.
  9. Install the radiator cap, making sure the arrows line up with the overflow tube.

3.4L Engine
  1. Drain the cooling system.
  2. Remove the air cleaner.
  3. Remove exhaust crossover pipe.
  4. Disconnect the surge tank line fitting from the coolant outlet.
  5. Remove the thermostat housing to intake manifold bolts.
  6. Remove the thermostat housing outlet and thermostat
  7. Clean the mating surfaces.

To install:
  1. Install the thermostat and housing outlet.
  2. Install the thermostat housing bolts. Tighten the thermostat housing bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm).
  3. Install exhaust crossover pipe.
  4. Connect the surge tank line fitting to the coolant outlet. Tighten the fittings to 15 ft. lbs. (21 Nm).
  5. Install the air cleaner.
  6. Fill the cooling system.
  7. Inspect the system for leaks.
Hope this help (remember comment and rated this).
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Apr 04, 2010 • 1999 Oldsmobile Alero
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How to change thermostat on a 2002 Pontiac Montana
I believe the Montana has a 3.4 Liter V6 Engine.
This thermostat is located under the exhaust "crossover" pipe that runs between both the front and rear cylinder heads. Divers side.
Remove the heat shields (10mm bolts) and then the nuts on the exhaust studs. (6 total)
Two bolts hold the T stat housing to the intake.
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Feb 23, 2010 • 2002 Pontiac Montana
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2002 Pontiac Montana Thermostat replacement
check the coolant level fiirst...if that is low it wont give you any heat.....to change the thermostat you have to follow the top radiator hose to the engine.at the send of it you will see a clamp take it loose...then you will see the thermostat housing its held in place by 2 bolts . once you remove them you have the thermostat....make sure you clean all the old gasket material off both the housing and mount.also make sure you get a new gasket.
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Jan 29, 2009 • 2002 Pontiac Montana
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Change thermostat on gm 3400 v6
Drain coolant at the radiator drain. Remove air intake hose and MAF sensor assembly. remove throttle cable bracket and disconnect cable linkage. Remove throttle body bolts and disconnect coolant hoses to throttle body. Loosen heater hose pipe and remove heater hose from rear of pipe. Remove radiator hose from thermostat housing. Remove top thermostat housing bolt. Loosen and almost remove lower thermostat bolt. You will need to slide your wrench and hand under the exhaust crossover pipe to gain access. Loosen the bolt until you can remove the thermostat housing, it should be slotted to clear the bolt. Replace the thermostat and reassemble. Bleed cooling system using the two bleed screws (one on thermostat housing and the other on the passenger side of the engine where the heater hose pipe comes out above the water pump.
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Jan 23, 2009 • 2003 Pontiac Montana
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How do i replace the thermostat in a 2001 pontiac montana?
  1. Remove the air cleaner and duct assembly.
  2. Drain the coolant until the coolant level is below the thermostat.
  3. Remove the crossover exhaust pipe.
  4. Remove the radiator hose from the thermostat housing.
  5. Remove the thermostat housing bolts and clean any sealer from the bolt threads.
  6. Remove the thermostat housing and gasket.
  7. Remove the thermostat.
  8. Install the thermostat.
  9. Install the thermostat housing bolts and tighten them to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm).
  10. Install the radiator hose to the thermostat housing.
  11. Install the crossover exhaust pipe.
  12. Install the air cleaner and duct assembly.
  13. Good luck...
  14. Fill the cooling system.
  15. Install the thermostat housing and gasket.
  16. Clean the mating surfaces.
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Jan 15, 2009 • 2001 Pontiac Montana
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Replace thermostat 2003 pontiac montana
yes but with the right shaped wrenches and tiny hands it can be done without removing the exhaust crossover pipe
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