I would. Just remove radiator cap and start the engine and let it run for 30 minutes. As it runs, the stat will open and coolant will circulate pushing the air out. You will need to watch it and top off the coolant. After 30 minutes of cycling this will be done.
Turn it on with thermostat
Assuming it did not overheat before you replaced thermostat and water pump you may have installed the thermostat backwards. It is also possible the cooling system wasn't refilled properly and was air bound.
Replace the thermostat and service the cooling system.
The cooling system is the radiator, engine fan, thermostat, and hoses...
When you service the cooling system.
1. Drain the cooling system.2. Remove the lower radiator hose from thermostat outlet.3. Remove the thermostat outlet bolts and outlet. Remove the thermostat.4. Clean the mating surfaces of the radiator outlet and the radiator outlet pipe.To install:1. Install the thermostat.2. Install the thermostat outlet and bolts.3. Install the coolant outlet attaching bolts and tighten the thermostat outlet bolts to 10 ft. lbs. (14 Nm).4. Install the lower radiator hose to thermostat outlet.5. Fill the cooling system.6. Inspect for leaks.
This engine and cooling system fan on 210 F. and stabilize at 195 degree.... 210 on a hot summer day.... with a 180 thermostat
NO!!!!!
It could cause the check engine light to come on with a code concerning cooling system/thermostat performance.It could cause the check engine light to come on with a code concerning cooling system/thermostat performance.
The thermostat for the cooling system can be found on the front of the engine. You can follow the bottom radiator hose to the thermostat housing. The thermostat will be within the thermostat housing.
Low coolant? Thermostat not opening? System airbound? Radiator plugged or flow restricted? Defective radiator cap? Water pump not operating? Clutch or cooling fan not working?
You can find a 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier schematic diagram, for the wiring and cooling system, at most Chevrolet dealerships. You can also find the diagram at most auto-parts stores.