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The coolant manifold where the thermostat rest on is cracked where it is bolted down. Any solutions on how to repair it? Or do I need to replace the hold manifold assemble? Thanks

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You would really need to replace the plastic intake. they are not cheap, but any other "fix it" would only be temporary...

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Where is thermosts located and how do i replace it?
2.2L Engine
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Properly drain and recover the coolant until the level is below the thermostat.
  3. Unfasten the coolant outlet-to-inlet manifold attaching bolt and nut, then remove the outlet.
  4. Remove the thermostat. Clean the inlet manifold and outlet mating surfaces.
To install:
  1. Install a new O-ring onto the thermostat
  2. Place the thermostat in the inlet manifold.
  3. Attach the coolant outlet to the inlet manifold, using the bolt and nut. Tighten to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm).
  4. Refill the engine cooling system.
  5. Connect the negative battery cable, then start the engine and check for coolant leaks.

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Fig. 1: The thermostat is located in the lower radiator hose on the 2.2L engine (click image for zoom)



2.3L and 2.4L Engines
(see Figure 7)

When adding coolant, it is important that you use GM Goodwrench DEX-COOL® (orange colored, silicate free) coolant meeting GM specifications. On these vehicles, if silicated coolant is added to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the engine coolant will require change sooner; at 30,000 milee or 24 months.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Properly drain and recover the coolant to a level below the thermostat.
  3. Unfasten the cover-to-outlet pipe bolt, which is accessible through the exhaust manifold runners.
  4. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
  5. Disconnect the radiator and heater hoses from the outlet pipe.
  6. Unfasten the outlet pipe-to-oil pan bolt and the cover-to-outlet pipe bolts.
  7. Remove the thermostat, then clean the old gasket material from the mating surfaces.

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Fig. 7: Thermostat removal and installation-2.3L and 2.4L engines

To install:
  1. Position the thermostat in ite correct location, then install the cover-to-outlet pipe bolt. Tighten the bolt to 10 ft. lbs. (14 Nm).
  2. Install the outlet pipe-to-oil pan bolt. Tighten the pipe-to-oil pan bolt to 19 ft. lbs. (26 Nm) and the pipe-to-transaxle bolt to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm).
  3. Connect the radiator and heater hoses to the outlet pipe.
  4. Carefully lower the vehicle.
  5. Install the cover-to-outlet pipe bolt through the exhaust manifold runner.
  6. Properly fill the cooling system, then connect the negative battery cable.

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How do i remove a thermostate on a 2001 chevy cavilier
NOTE: When adding coolant, it is important that you use GM Goodwrench DEX-COOL® (orange colored, silicate free) coolant meeting GM specifications. On these vehicles, if silicated coolant is added to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the engine coolant will require change sooner; at 30,000 miles or 24 months.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Properly drain and recover the coolant until the level is below the thermostat.
  3. Unfasten the coolant outlet-to-inlet manifold attaching bolt and nut, then remove the outlet.
  4. Remove the thermostat. Clean the inlet manifold and outlet mating surfaces. To install:
  5. Install a new O-ring onto the thermostat
  6. Place the thermostat in the inlet manifold.
  7. Attach the coolant outlet to the inlet manifold, using the bolt and nut. Tighten to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm).
  8. Refill the engine cooling system.
  9. Connect the negative battery cable, then start the engine and check for coolant leaks.
2.3L and 2.4L Engines NOTE: When adding coolant, it is important that you use GM Goodwrench DEX-COOL® (orange colored, silicate free) coolant meeting GM specifications. On these vehicles, if silicated coolant is added to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the engine coolant will require change sooner; at 30,000 miles or 24 months.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
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  3. Unfasten the cover-to-outlet pipe bolt, which is accessible through the exhaust manifold runners.
  4. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
  5. Disconnect the radiator and heater hoses from the outlet pipe.
  6. Unfasten the outlet pipe-to-oil pan bolt and the cover-to-outlet pipe bolts.
  7. Remove the thermostat, then clean the old gasket material from the mating surfaces. To install:
  8. Position the thermostat in its correct location, then install the cover-to-outlet pipe bolt. Tighten the bolt to 10 ft. lbs. (14 Nm).
  9. Install the outlet pipe-to-oil pan bolt. Tighten the pipe-to-oil pan bolt to 19 ft. lbs. (26 Nm) and the pipe-to-transaxle bolt to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm).
  10. Connect the radiator and heater hoses to the outlet pipe.
  11. Carefully lower the vehicle.
  12. Install the cover-to-outlet pipe bolt through the exhaust manifold runner.
  13. Properly fill the cooling system, then connect the negative battery cable.
The thermostat is located in the lower radiator hose on the 2.2L engine


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Thermostat removal and installation - 2.3L and 2.4L engines


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Location of thermostat on 2002 olds alero 2.2
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  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:
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    • 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.
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  3. Remove the coolant inlet housing mounting bolts through the exhaust manifold.
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  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.
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  3. Install exhaust crossover pipe.
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GM Cavalier/Sunfire 1995-2000 Repair Guide

Thermostat - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

2.2L Engine
(see Figures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)


0900c1528003cd07.jpg Fig. 1: The thermostat is located in the lower radiator hose on the 2.2L engine


0900c1528003cd08.jpg Fig. 2: Remove the two retaining bolts for on the housing


0900c1528003cd09.jpg Fig. 3: Separate the housing halves to access the thermostat


0900c1528003cd0a.jpg Fig. 4: Pull the thermostat out to remove it from the housing


0900c1528003cd0b.jpg Fig. 5: The thermostat has an O-ring which goes around the center


0900c1528003cd0c.jpg Fig. 6: Thoroughly clean the mating surfaces of the thermostat housing
When adding coolant, it is important that you use GM Goodwrench DEX-COOL® (orange colored, silicate free) coolant meeting GM specifications. On these vehicles, if silicated coolant is added to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the engine coolant will require change sooner; at 30,000 miles or 24 months.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Properly drain and recover the coolant until the level is below the thermostat.
  3. Unfasten the coolant outlet-to-inlet manifold attaching bolt and nut, then remove the outlet.
  4. Remove the thermostat. Clean the inlet manifold and outlet mating surfaces.

To install:
  1. Install a new O-ring onto the thermostat
  2. Place the thermostat in the inlet manifold.
  3. Attach the coolant outlet to the inlet manifold, using the bolt and nut. Tighten to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm).
  4. Refill the engine cooling system.
  5. Connect the negative battery cable, then start the engine and check for coolant leaks.

Hope this helped (remember comment and rated this).
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