Should be located in a removable housing at the engine end of the upper radiator hose
Drain about 1 gallon of coolant from the radiator
Remove this housing
Note how thermostat is installed
Clean both surfaces
Replace thermostat and gasket
Re- fill coolant slowly to prevent an airlock
Start engine and looks for leaks
Run engine to normal operating temperature with heater on
Re-check coolant level
No, but it does make it easier.
The thermostat on a Chrysler PT Cruiser is under the housing where the upper radiator hose attaches to the engine.
80,000 miles
P0128 is thermostat malfunction. The thermostat needs replaced.
Yes.
The thermostat on a Chrysler PT Cruiser is changed by disconnecting the upper radiator hose, unbolting the thermostat housing, and removing the thermostat. A new unit can then be put in place and reattached.
It is under the housing that the radiator cap and upper radiator hose hook to.
The 2003 PT cruiser uses brake shoes with the part number: 5018209AA
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The spring goes to the engine.
yes it does
What is the firing order of a 2003 or cruiser