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What problem can occur to an engine if the thermostat is installed upside down?
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What would cause a low engine temperature on a 1992 mercury cougar with a new thermostat?
Possibly the new thermostat is bad...........don't laugh it can happen. I'm not sure if you could have installed it upside down. Sometimes that is possible but I am not familiar with your specific engine application.
Is your thermostat in upside down?
The spring goes towards the engine block.
8 What would result if the thermostat were to be installed upside down Why?
If you look at the bottom of the thermostat you will see the spring wrapped around the valve that goes up & down to open & close the thermostat. The spring is made from heat sensitive metal and is what opens and closes the thermostat as it expands & contracts. If the thermostat is installed upside down, the spring will not be in the coolant and will not open until it gets hotter than the specified temp of the thermostat and could cause overheating problems and coolant flow issues.
1995 Geo Tracker change the theromstat and heater core no heat in the car when running water ain't flowing though the raditior with thermostat in it. but take it out the water flows so What is wrong?
sounds like you installed new thermostat upside down if that's not the problem, you have wrong or faulty new thermostat to test thermostat out of vehicle, place in pot of boiling water and watch to see if thermostat opens
What would cause a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant to have no heat and blow cold air after changing the thermostat?
it is not a thermostat problem is an actuator located under the dash that lets the water pass through the heater core, all these cars got the same problem dude good luck... Possible the thermostat installed upside down. Spring goes toward engine. Also may be air in the system. Bleed the cooling system with the heater set to hot. The heater core may also be stopped up.
Replaced three thermastatschev cavalier?
either you are not using correct thermostats,or putting them in upside down,or thermostat is NOT the problem
Why do you not have heat in a 1998 Mercury Mountaineer after changing the thermostat?
you might have installed it upside down or the new thermostat might be defective or the wrong temperature range it could also be something unrelated, possibly a blown fuse
Can an automotive rookie replace a thermostat on a 2000 Dodge Caravan and if so what are the steps involved?
Too many steps and little things you should know. Spend $10 and buy a repair manual for your car at any auto Parts Store. You have two choices, Hayne's or Chilton's. A rookie can do this with the proper guidance. Get the manual and go for it. answer to remove thermostat dump coolant from engine remove top radiator hose from where it attaches to engine remove fitting,generally 2 or 3 bolts, where radiator hose attached this is called thermostat housing u will then see thermostat take notice of how the thermostat is seated as sometimes they can be installed upside down, upside down will not work correctly so then install proper temp new thermostat and new gasket reinstall thermostat housing' reattach radiator hose. refill engine and radiator with coolant start engine ,check for leaks if no leaks, job well done is easier than it sounds
Why does your 89 350 engine heat up to over 210 before the thermostat operates since you had the head gasket replaced The engine then cools off to about 170 then repeats the process?
Could be the thermostat is upside-down, or maybe the thermostat needs to be replaced. Could also be air in the system.
Low temp and no heat 1996 Ranger I installed new thermostate flushed heater core not blockedthe temp gauge shows low but engine does not overheat. No air cond. on truck could it be water pump?
If the engine coolant is not circulating then there will bee no heat, and the temp sensor may or may not read hot. Make sure that the new thermostat is working and not installed upside down, as this is easy to do.
How do you remove a car thermostat?
The thermostat is located where the upper hose from the radiator attaches to the engine block. The two bolts or screws holding it, are through the flange of the thermostat. Since it also fits upside down, observe how the thermostat is located in the block opening before replacing it with the new one.
Where is the EGR valve located on a 1995 Chevrolet Blazer with a vortec engine?
The valve is at the front of the engine just behind the A/C Compressor. Its just above the thermostat. Be careful as for some unknown reason GM has designed this valve without polarity. It can be installed upside down which will yield less than impressive results. Where is the EGR valve located on a 1995 Chevrolet Blazer with a vortec engine?
