It MAY help with the overheating problem....but you really need to find out why it's overheating. Blown head gasket, stuck thermostat, bad water pump, fan not coming on, etc.
I just replaced the thermostat and gave the coolant system a flush and replaced the prestone. Seems to have done the job.
thermostat is located under radiator cap!
The thermostat is in the radiator. Open the radiator lid and pull the thermostat out.
In a 1994 Pontiac Sunbird SE with a 3.1-liter V6 engine, the thermostat is located near the engine block, specifically at the junction of the upper radiator hose and the engine. To access it, you'll typically need to remove the upper radiator hose and the thermostat housing. It's advisable to drain some coolant before removing the housing to avoid spills.
the part with the spring goes towards the motor,
Most thermostats are located in the thermostat housing which is at the lower end of the large top radiator hose.
Pontiac Sunbird was created in 1975.
at the end of the top hose from the radiator under that ball like connection to the head
On a 1993 Pontiac Sunbird with a V6 engine, the thermostat is located in the engine block, specifically at the end of the upper radiator hose. To access it, you typically need to remove the upper radiator hose and the thermostat housing, which is secured by bolts. Once the housing is removed, you can replace the thermostat itself. Always make sure to consult a repair manual for specific details and safety precautions.
Stuck thermostat, clogged radiator.
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The thermostat is located inside the radiator. Remove the radiator cap and pull the thermostat up. Remember to put the replacement thermostat in the same position push the new thermostat down in the radiator. The O-ring gasket will automatically seal.