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-install housing Re-fill coolant slowly to prevent an airlock Start engine and look for leaks Run engine to normal operating temperature with heater on Re-check coolant level
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If the thermostat is exposed but it just won't come out, it might just be stuck with a little gasket sealer. If that's the case, you might need to 'persuade' the thermostat a little.
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It is in the tank.
on the bottom left corner of the front of the engine there is a hose coming from the radiator. AFTER DRAINING THE RADIATOR take the hose loose on the engine side, then remove the bolts the are around the place you just took the hose from. Inside there is the thermostat.
I use 10w-30 for my "97 3.9l
If they are Automatics it will not shift properly. It would bolt up if they are the same engine.
on top of the water pump. left to right looking at the engine ; alternator,water pump slightly lower, compresser ,your thermostat is on top the water pump between the alt. and compresser on top the water pump
there in no egr valve on a 1997 dodge Dakota 5.2 318 Auto Zone is wrong
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