Thermostat Housing Replacement *HOW TO* Dodge Dart 2.0L and 2.4L

Today we're replacing the thermostat housing on a 2015 Dodge Dart GT. This is a general overview of a "how to" to remove and replace the thermostat housing from the cooling system in the engine bay.
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Required Tools
Flashlight
Panel clip tool
7mm socket
8mm socket
10mm socket
1/4in and 3/8in ratchet
A set of picks
Hose clamps
Dorman 800-080 fitting (if needed)
Replacement thermostat housing
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[@mrchill5588]

Thank you professor!! I came to RUclips University for this issue. You instructions helped me so much and I saved a lot of money with your assistance. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@tamikaa4811]

Thank you for sharing this

[@TheEndIsMan392]

I wonder if I need to do this as well....as of this writing Ive a busted hose and and need to replace my coolant reservoir as well because my cap came lose and the spring is out of it with the lower half being stuck in the reservoir itself.
But I wonder if a bad thermostat housing over time caused my 16 Dart GT to raise temperature to cause my hose to bust.
Or should I replace it anyway to save myself the trouble in the long run.
Perhaps Im overthinking and to tell on myself, I got the car with 43K miles in Oct. 2017.....she has 171K miles now and not a thing has been replaced up til now aside from headlights and 2 headlight ballasts.

[@F150fx2sporT]

What size hose did you use? Mine broke where it connects to the connector lol I think you said 5/16ths?

[@cliffordgonzalez4029]

Very helpful. How much would this be to get replaces at midas/ retail place , you/ home tech and the dearler?

[@truckscarsandcoffey3973]

I'd estimate $1000-1500 at Midas, and here's why. A few years ago on a road trip, my vacuum pump went out. Stopped at Midas and had to pay $200 (was $50 online) for part and $600 for labor and this part was literally on top of the engine with 4 bolts. For something as intricate at the thermostat housing, I'd estimate double that price. And I'd easily say $1500+ at dealership. Me? $300-$400. It took a couple of hours to complete.

[@shaymckoy1114]

I’m having issues with AC also , how did / do you know it’s the thermostat housing ? Bc maybe this is my issue too but Idk for sure .

[@truckscarsandcoffey3973]

I knew it was thermostat housing because I had a check engine light and code for the thermostat. If you're having AC issues, check out my other video about replacing the blower motor. A thermostat issue isn't connected to an AC issue.