OMG, really? You made this video so clear, even when you encountered issues! Definitely subbed! The garage was going to charge me a small fortune to change this. During this time when even groceries are barely affordable, this video is something the world needs about now. Thank you for this thank you
Thank you for the very kind words. People can't afford to take their cards to the shop anymore. Even the simplest repairs cost upwards of $1000 these days.
Thanks for making this video. I changed ours today 2016 town/country. Probably an hour for the work and at least an hour cleaning up the mess/putting away tools etc. Went with OEM Mopar thermostat assembly. I used several of your tips, removing the air box etc. I used this job as an excuse to buy a pair of the hose clamp pliers and the hose pinch off pliers! Drove the car 2 or 3 miles. Started the engine several times and the permanent code cleared itself!
Thanks for subscribing, I've slowed way down. That's all I do is help friends and family. The money I make is from you tube ads. This particular video even though I did not charge my nice anything I have made several hundred dollars on it, so I am no angel lol.
I appreciate the video. I’m going to try this tomorrow. Replacing the housing, the part behind it and the radiator, along with all hoses. I’m changing everything to all aluminum parts, no plastic, not even the side tanks.
I gotta say, these instructions saved me time and was to the point and excellent! Thanks for calling out nut sizes and walking through everything. Had a thermo housing crack at the bend to the upper hose. 95k miles, 2012 GC SXT Flex
I just replaced the housing and thermostat on my wife's 2012 T&C. I just removed the hoses, cover, and PS reservoir to the air box and had enough room. To remove the hose from the thermostat housing I used a 45 degree pick. Very little coolant came out when I pulled off the hose as I drained the radiator. I had the car on ramps so the car was on a bit if an angle and I was able to get a bucket under the drain plug. I used a clean bucket and reused the coolant. I was able to get most of it back into the radiator, the last little bit I poured into the overflow reservoir. I really like your fill funnel and need to get one of those. Good video. Happy Motoring.
AutoZone, cool, that's where I got the thermostat and housing. You also made getting the hose clamp off look very easy, I don't have 90 degree pliers and will have to get a pair. S friend loan me one of those pliers with a cable attached to it and that wouldn't work on my clamp, I used channel locks on it, worked for me. Thanks for the info, enjoy the Lord's day and have a good one.
First thing I check when a car has a heating issue is the antifreeze tank empty? If it is empty why is the antifreeze missing? Did you check the water pump when you had all the parts off?
You are awesome man. The best video for thermostat replacement out there with easy detail to follow. Helping family and friends with no charge says alot about your character. Hat off to you and thank you for all you do. I usually don't subscribe, I just give a 👍 up. But I did subscribe to your channel. Thank you again.
FYI, when the thermostat is suspected of being faulty, the check engine light should have popped up and given a code P0128, indicating the thermostat needs replacing. After clamp is moved, if hose is sealed, a thin screw driver or proper tool is slipped between hose lip and plastic, DW-40 sprayed in there and carefully wiggle tool so as to separate the seal, once loose, then twist hose some but do not remove. Now remove the two 10mm boltsand carefully pry thermostat housing out, bring it upward w/ hose. Clean mating surface. Remove old thermostat, insert new one in same position as old. Attach thermostat, insert bolts, snug fit them in, then tighten. Now bring clamp back into same spot it was. Put everything back. Also rinse belt and pullys with hot water or spray brake cleaner to remove the antifreeze contamination, otherwise a squeal will start.
Do you have a video on how to check the coolant and fill it if needed? My 2014 Van is throwing the P0128 code and we just bought it used with 133000 miles
Thanks, let me know how you make out. I don't know if there is something wrong with me, but I prefer the company of my dogs to that of a human being. LOL
Yes, I think the best way is to buy the thermostat and housing as a unit. Even if you decide to buy the thermostat separately it comes with a special installation tool, it would be much easier to install it in the housing on the bench. But do yourself a huge favor and buy the thermostat preinstalled in a housing.
Look you guys keep bugging me about the dam coolant. It was purchased by the owner!! It was an older vehicle!! It was the green coolant labeled for any vehicle!! It was a single mom with very little money!! I did the entire repair for free just to help her out!! It has been 3 years and she has had no issues!! So please please please leave me alone about that dam coolant !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don't worry about that in older vehicles. The antifreeze used in the video says on the lable it is safe to use in all makes. Since I have retired I only work on friends and family vehicles. I don't charge anything and I have them buy their own parts. The antifreeze in question was purchased by the owner. Thanks for the question and thanks for watching my channel.
Manufacture specs are for new bolts going into new parts on the initial assembly. With older bolts having some corrosion, I will tighten them by feel. Naturally on a suspension part or a cylinder head I will torque to specs. You may notice when you purchase a suspension component often times it comes with new bolts for this reason. When I would replace a cylinder head, I would always chase the treads to insure I get accurate readings when torquing them down.
As you saw in the video, I broke the housing. It will be a lot easier for you if you buy the housing with the thermostat pre-installed. Thanks for watching and let me know how the job turns out.
Here is a link www.amazon.com/2457-20-Milwaukee-Cordless-Lithium-Ion-344Y584H351707/dp/B01MEDKJB8/ref=asc_df_B01MEDKJB8/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=532655541111&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4091767427687454445&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9002043&hvtargid=pla-1447081412767&th=1
The amount of coolant that comes out when you pop off the thermostat hose tells you nothing about how much coolant is in the system, unless it's none, in which case you would know for other reasons. Tips: -unbolt the thermostat and swing everything up on top for better access before trying to remove the hose and when attaching the new one. - I'd lube the gasket with coolant - bolt torque spec is 12nm - double check the coolant you're adding is compatible with what's in there, otherwise change.
Not being there to see what you did and how you did it makes it difficult to say. Try opening the bleeder valve and leave it open as you fill the radiator. At first air should come out followed by coolant. Being that the radiator fill is much higher than the bleeder valve by the laws of gravity coolant should start to come out at some point. When the radiator is full close the bleeder and start the motor to get the thermostat opened. Keep adding coolant as needed while you parodically open the bleeder valve. Dont replace the radiator cap until the thermostat opens, the radiator is full and no more air comes out of the bleeder valve.
I normally don’t subscribe or like videos that are incomplete. But you did an amazing job showing us all the details, and you were very fair to the owner. I’d do the same thing for every job because I don’t like people being ripped off. It’s different when you go to the big name shops, they just don’t wanna take the time and do it right. Thank you
Thanks for the kind words, I try to stay on point with a no-nonsense approach. I hate these guys that are constantly sticking their faces in the camera. Trying to be a comedian, playing music. I find most people just want the information. If I want to be entertained, I'll watch dancing with the stars lol.
That funnel kit is a must have tool, I got that one at AutoZone, but I think most all parts stores sell them. If I remember correctly it was about 30 dollars.
Thank you for your video Excellent I have 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan, I take it to get A flush The coolant an was dropping Coolant, wen I drive it no heat coming out I’m in Canada😢
Thanks for the question, Champ. LOL that would be too easy. If you had the kit I showed at the start of the video, and you were able to install in while still attached to the hose I don't see why not.
hey my 2013 is not throwing much heat at all and last year, it smelled like maple syrup....off to check cap, coolant level, thermostat....thanks for this post.
The antifreeze used in the video reports on the label it is safe to use in all makes. Since I have retired, I only work on friends and family vehicles. I don't charge them anything and I have them buy their own parts. The antifreeze in question was purchased by the owner. Thanks for watching my channel.
I changed that on my 2012 journey and I bought an advanced auto parts one. When I went to use the bleeder nut. It bleed so I tightened it down. It destroyed the nut. The OEM one has a flat side on the nut. The advanced one has 5 stems that hold the o ring. Luckily I still had the oem one handy! Lol
Thanks Richard. I have been looking for a reason to buy a new tool. Getting a power ratchet today. BTW I just love all of the plastic parts they use on vehicles these days. Especially liked the plastic oil filter housing Chrysler used. Fortunately warranty covered it when it cracked.
It depends on how empty it is. In this instance I never drained the radiator. I pulled the hose and whatever came out was what I replaced. I am sure there was coolant remaining below the level of the hose I removed. I don't know what the capacity of the full coolant system is. If you are doing this job I would have two gallons of 50 50 mix on hand. Thanks for the question.
You actually DON'T show the changing of the thermostat. After watching it twice, around the 10:30 mark, I see what I'm guessing is the thermostat barely sticking out of the new housing. Except for missing out on the actual installation of the thermostat, good video.
That is because the housing comes with the thermostat pre-installed. It is the easiest and best way to buy it. I had originally planned to show how to install it as the owner of the car purchased just the thermostat. However, I happened to break the original housing trying to pull off the hose so I returned the one she purchased and got the one that comes with the housing. It will be a lot easier for you if you buy it that way as I don't think it is too much more money.
That burp bucket have adapter caps that enclose the top of radiator opening. Vent valve should be open prior to pouring in coolant. Once coolant appears at vent, it does not need to be opened again especially with a burp bucket with all the right attachments.
Van calls for OAT coolant. Replacing radiators, water pumps, and heater cores is expensive and time-consuming. I'd run the coolant that plays most friendly with the metals used in your coolant loop. If you have time for online shipping, get the Mopar brand concentrate OAT coolant. You'll save big money over the Prestone purple premix you'll be forced to use if you grab it last minute from Advance. Concentrate is around the same price, but you get twice as much because distilled water is nearly free.
The coolant I used that day was purchased by the owner. It was an older vehicle and the label said it was safe for any vehicle. However, thanks for sharing.
Draining about a gallon of coolant from the radiator from the draincock resulted in ZERO mess when I pulled the hose from the t-stat on my 2015 T&C. I was getting plenty of heat in the fall, but the P0128 code kept popping up. My OBD-II reader indicated the temperature never exceeded 170 degrees. I was able to twist the hose off the housing with just my hands, and the housing did not break in the process. You risked damaging the hose using the pliers. That hose seemed really loose when you put the clamp back on. I'd be surprised if you didn't have a leak after getting the engine hot.
Thanks for sharing, my hose was pretty stuck, no way was it coming off with a simple twist of the hand. You may not be aware of this, but NOT every situation (especially in auto repair) is exactly the same. The car you were working on is several years newer. Naturally things would tend to come off easier. Furthermore, I am 70 years old, perhaps I am not as strong as you and not as experienced as you. I only opened my first shop in the 1970s.
If you spray a little blaster release on that hose connected to the house, and let it set a minute; it will release that grip the hose as on that housing. although, it was obvious that the housing had to go. I learned something with that trick with the buggy cord.
Next time don’t use water pump pliers it’s going to break the housing a flat head screw driver being placed in between the tube and the hose to kinda break the matted up rubber and plastic around the hose to get it off then you can just twist back and fourth to take the hose off work smart not hard but for the most part good work
From experience dealing with Dodge Grand Caravan‘s it’s best to buy the Mopar namebrand replacement thermostat. Every time I bought an aftermarket it would cause it to run hot that crazy and then finally I was told by someone that the Mopar brand is the way to go because they can’t quite get the aftermarket ones figured out perfectly with some of these people.
Thanks I will keep that in mind for next time. So far this thermostat is still working ok to my knowledge. At least the owner has not bought it back in, cross my fingers.
@@richardspaulding5035 I actually installed my new Mopar thermostat today because I was having that problem with the aftermarket one and it fixed all my problems that I was having out of the one I purchased from AutoZone. I use my van for work for my mobile locksmith business and I let it run most of the day because I worked all day long and it never even got all the way to halfway on the temperature gauge and the air felt like it blew colder and it just felt like it ran better all around so I think it was a good choice to go with the Mopar one, I’m happy with it.
Wd 40 is great and I used it for everything cleaning off steel work benches , dirty hands ,everything until the polish millwright seen me and said that it is like almost everything bad for your health. Said they use to kill cockroaches in the coal mine with a squirt of it and it was better than RAID ! After that I used it sparingly and with rubber gloves.
The coolant was purchased by the owner of the car. The label indicated It is good for any vehicle. I have the blue coolant in stock but I used what the owner had.
@@richardspaulding5035 2012 and newer North American vehicles use OAT orange or red fluid, where the green is HOAT which was used by older vehicles.. the green fluid is not meant for dodges.
@@richardspaulding5035 I did have a little trouble bleeding the system….would be worth warning guys that if you forget to bleed the system, it will overheat. But once the temp hits 240, it’ll bleed air super easy, LOL!
I mean absolutely no disrespect but if you weren't going to replace the housing in the first place why would you remove it and cause a disturbance in the force???? Why not just take the hose with the housing attached to it. Move the hose with the housing intact. Then replace the thermostat and seal or gasket. And then put everything back together???? I guess I must have missed something??? Any information or suggestions please feel free to leave a comment.
I did not do it that way because the thermostat came with a special insert tool that you must use to insert the thermostat into the housing. I felt it would be easier to insert the thermostat on my bench. Obviously I didn't expect to break the housing.
To avoid breaking the thermostat housing, maybe carefully use a butane torch to heat the end of the radiator hose connected to the housing, and then remove the radiator hose from it.
@@richardspaulding5035 it went well. I did not replace the antifreeze. I just added new amount equal to what had drained out during the removal of the old thermostat housing.
I trained a lot of young people in our shop. I found that when you tell someone not to do something it is just as important to explain why, otherwise they will do it to find out why.
@@johnstandsbyear2167 It was my intention to show how to install the new thermostat into the old housing. The thermostat comes with a special cylindrical installation tool. However, as you saw in the video, I clumsily broke the old housing trying to get it separated from the hose. Anyway, I don't recommend buying it like that. It is much easier buying the thermostat pre-installed in a new housing as it is only a very few dollars more. It was the owner of the car that purchased the thermostat separately. Once the old housing was indeed broken, it was an easy decision to return the thermostat she had purchased and get a new housing with the stat pre-installed. Thanks John. Looks like I talk too much even in my replies. LOL
Not sure what your nieces relationship status has to do with replacing a thermostat. Kinda creepy that it was mentioned. Also, why didnt you just crack open the air bledd valve on the thermostat housing and open the radiator cap and allow the coolant to drain in a controlled manor rather then disconnecting the hose and make a complete mess? Not sure how long you were a mechanic but this was amateur hour. A mechanic would have checked the radiator cap first to see if that was a reason for coolant loss, not just assume it was a thermostat. A new thermostat is not going to solve missing coolant.
I am 70 years old, long retired, just trying to help my nice. Opened my first shop in 1977. Mabie, I have lost a step or two. It is a pain to get at that bottom petcock at my age so I didn't. My nice had purchased the stat several months earlier so I decided to throw it in anyway. Comments from my nearly 10,000 subscribers have been overwhelmingly positive. Perhaps you should show your 16 subscribes how to do it correctly.
Please by all means elaborate a little more. Is it because broke the housing or spilt coolant or both? Mabe something else. Anyway, thanks for watching and thanks for the comment.
go to next video says dont know why people do that they add more steps , then goes and adds his steps. Why???? he will claim x many years of experience but does'nt even know the name of tools then will claim that's what we call here where I'm from watch and see
@nobodyuknow2526 This video has had 76,000 views, comments have been overwhelmingly positive. Evidently, you are one of those so-called haters with no subscribers and no knowledge.
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OMG, really? You made this video so clear, even when you encountered issues! Definitely subbed! The garage was going to charge me a small fortune to change this. During this time when even groceries are barely affordable, this video is something the world needs about now. Thank you for this thank you
Thank you for the very kind words. People can't afford to take their cards to the shop anymore. Even the simplest repairs cost upwards of $1000 these days.
Thanks for making this video. I changed ours today 2016 town/country. Probably an hour for the work and at least an hour cleaning up the mess/putting away tools etc. Went with OEM Mopar thermostat assembly. I used several of your tips, removing the air box etc. I used this job as an excuse to buy a pair of the hose clamp pliers and the hose pinch off pliers! Drove the car 2 or 3 miles. Started the engine several times and the permanent code cleared itself!
I always tell people if you need a special tool for a job, in most cases cheaper to buy it than paying a shop. The best part is you keep the tool.
New sub. Love the idea of "they buy the part, and you replace free for family."
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Thanks for subscribing, I've slowed way down. That's all I do is help friends and family. The money I make is from you tube ads. This particular video even though I did not charge my nice anything I have made several hundred dollars on it, so I am no angel lol.
I appreciate the video. I’m going to try this tomorrow. Replacing the housing, the part behind it and the radiator, along with all hoses. I’m changing everything to all aluminum parts, no plastic, not even the side tanks.
Keep in touch, I am interested.
Why not drain some from the rad to lower the coolant level to hopefully bellow the thermostat housing first?
I am lazy.
I gotta say, these instructions saved me time and was to the point and excellent! Thanks for calling out nut sizes and walking through everything. Had a thermo housing crack at the bend to the upper hose. 95k miles, 2012 GC SXT Flex
thanks for the very kind words, I am glad you found my channel and found the video helpful.
I just replaced the housing and thermostat on my wife's 2012 T&C. I just removed the hoses, cover, and PS reservoir to the air box and had enough room. To remove the hose from the thermostat housing I used a 45 degree pick. Very little coolant came out when I pulled off the hose as I drained the radiator. I had the car on ramps so the car was on a bit if an angle and I was able to get a bucket under the drain plug. I used a clean bucket and reused the coolant. I was able to get most of it back into the radiator, the last little bit I poured into the overflow reservoir. I really like your fill funnel and need to get one of those. Good video. Happy Motoring.
That funnel kit is available at AutoZone. Thanks for the detailed comment.
AutoZone, cool, that's where I got the thermostat and housing. You also made getting the hose clamp off look very easy, I don't have 90 degree pliers and will have to get a pair. S friend loan me one of those pliers with a cable attached to it and that wouldn't work on my clamp, I used channel locks on it, worked for me. Thanks for the info, enjoy the Lord's day and have a good one.
Got mine done in just a few minutes on a Saturday morning. Thanks for the video.
Thanks, glad the video was helpful.
Thanks! Just today I changed the thermostat on my 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan!
glad you found the video and it was helpful
First thing I check when a car has a heating issue is the antifreeze tank empty? If it is empty why is the antifreeze missing? Did you check the water pump when you had all the parts off?
Thanks for the advice john. After installing the thermostat I did find a leaking heater hose.
Do you have to bleed it while engine running? I did that one time and the pressure build up popped the bleeder screw and a coolant sprinkler ensued
I am very sorry I have taken so long to reply. Yes I did it while the engine was running.
Always poor hot water on the hose and housing first and maybe a 90* pick to help loosen the hose off plastic housing a bit .
I wish the hot water was my idea, but it was one of my viewers came up with that.
You are awesome man. The best video for thermostat replacement out there with easy detail to follow. Helping family and friends with no charge says alot about your character. Hat off to you and thank you for all you do. I usually don't subscribe, I just give a 👍 up. But I did subscribe to your channel. Thank you again.
I thank you so much for your very kind words. It is an honor to have you aboard.
FYI, when the thermostat is suspected of being faulty, the check engine light should have popped up and given a code P0128, indicating the thermostat needs replacing.
After clamp is moved, if hose is sealed, a thin screw driver or proper tool is slipped between hose lip and plastic, DW-40 sprayed in there and carefully wiggle tool so as to separate the seal, once loose, then twist hose some but do not remove. Now remove the two 10mm boltsand carefully pry thermostat housing out, bring it upward w/ hose. Clean mating surface. Remove old thermostat, insert new one in same position as old. Attach thermostat, insert bolts, snug fit them in, then tighten. Now bring clamp back into same spot it was. Put everything back. Also rinse belt and pullys with hot water or spray brake cleaner to remove the antifreeze contamination, otherwise a squeal will start.
Do you have a video on how to check the coolant and fill it if needed? My 2014 Van is throwing the P0128 code and we just bought it used with 133000 miles
Yes, go to AutoZone and purchase that funnel kit I used in the video. I think it sells for about $30.
Thanks for this great video! Tackling this P0128 this weekend on my '13 GC. I have 2 German Shepherds also!
Thanks, let me know how you make out. I don't know if there is something wrong with me, but I prefer the company of my dogs to that of a human being. LOL
Thank you posting this. It made the repair easy.
Thanks for the kind words, I am glad you found my channel, and found the video helpful.
Is it necessary to remove the hose from the housing when only planning on changing the thermostat.
Yes, I think the best way is to buy the thermostat and housing as a unit. Even if you decide to buy the thermostat separately it comes with a special installation tool, it would be much easier to install it in the housing on the bench. But do yourself a huge favor and buy the thermostat preinstalled in a housing.
How much more would it have been to buy the right coolant?
Look you guys keep bugging me about the dam coolant. It was purchased by the owner!! It was an older vehicle!! It was the green coolant labeled for any vehicle!! It was a single mom with very little money!! I did the entire repair for free just to help her out!! It has been 3 years and she has had no issues!! So please please please leave me alone about that dam coolant !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sorry man, I would have done the same under those circumstances.
lol thanks
Thanks for the video. One question, should you mix the orange and green anti freezes?
I don't worry about that in older vehicles. The antifreeze used in the video says on the lable it is safe to use in all makes. Since I have retired I only work on friends and family vehicles. I don't charge anything and I have them buy their own parts. The antifreeze in question was purchased by the owner. Thanks for the question and thanks for watching my channel.
Great video. Thanks for posting it. Anyone know the torque specs? I may of missed that info
Thanks.
Manufacture specs are for new bolts going into new parts on the initial assembly. With older bolts having some corrosion, I will tighten them by feel. Naturally on a suspension part or a cylinder head I will torque to specs. You may notice when you purchase a suspension component often times it comes with new bolts for this reason. When I would replace a cylinder head, I would always chase the treads to insure I get accurate readings when torquing them down.
Fantastic video. I gotta change the thermostat on the caravan this week
As you saw in the video, I broke the housing. It will be a lot easier for you if you buy the housing with the thermostat pre-installed. Thanks for watching and let me know how the job turns out.
@richardspaulding5035 yeah I just went ahead and bought the whole thing. I will definitely let ya know. Thanks again
Thank you so much for this video. Saved me money to have a mechanic do it. Very easy to repair by oneself
Thanks HADES; I am glad you found the video helpful.
Thank you so much this video made my life so much easier I appreciate it sir
Thanks Nicholas; I am glad you found the video and found it helpful. I actually have had complaints that I talked too much in the video. LOL.
What is that Milwaukee battery powered tool you are using?
Here is a link www.amazon.com/2457-20-Milwaukee-Cordless-Lithium-Ion-344Y584H351707/dp/B01MEDKJB8/ref=asc_df_B01MEDKJB8/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=532655541111&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4091767427687454445&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9002043&hvtargid=pla-1447081412767&th=1
Hi! Do you have the part number or the name for your fill prestone tool please?
I don't recall the part number, but they sell that kit at your local AutoZone store. I think it was around $30 if I remember correctly.
The amount of coolant that comes out when you pop off the thermostat hose tells you nothing about how much coolant is in the system, unless it's none, in which case you would know for other reasons. Tips:
-unbolt the thermostat and swing everything up on top for better access before trying to remove the hose and when attaching the new one.
- I'd lube the gasket with coolant
- bolt torque spec is 12nm
- double check the coolant you're adding is compatible with what's in there, otherwise change.
Thanks for the information, it will be of much help to the viewers. Don't be a stranger.
Thank you. For posting this.
Hi good video did you check vertical visions for your starting problem on the truck i just installed one the other day on a town and country
Yes, I put one in but I only use the truck very sparingly until I have time to work on it. I am supposed to be retired but I have been swamped lately.
What if no coolant comes out from the valve?
Not being there to see what you did and how you did it makes it difficult to say. Try opening the bleeder valve and leave it open as you fill the radiator. At first air should come out followed by coolant. Being that the radiator fill is much higher than the bleeder valve by the laws of gravity coolant should start to come out at some point. When the radiator is full close the bleeder and start the motor to get the thermostat opened. Keep adding coolant as needed while you parodically open the bleeder valve. Dont replace the radiator cap until the thermostat opens, the radiator is full and no more air comes out of the bleeder valve.
Hi nice video
Someone told me after you are done you have to bleed the sistem… Is that right or Not??????
Thank you
I saw it by end of video thanks again
My response was going to be I coved that @ 16:27 of the video, however I see from your reply your found it. Thanks for watchng
If you notice in the video I was doing that when I opened that little plastic cover down low with a screwdriver.
I normally don’t subscribe or like videos that are incomplete. But you did an amazing job showing us all the details, and you were very fair to the owner. I’d do the same thing for every job because I don’t like people being ripped off. It’s different when you go to the big name shops, they just don’t wanna take the time and do it right. Thank you
Thanks for the kind words, I try to stay on point with a no-nonsense approach. I hate these guys that are constantly sticking their faces in the camera. Trying to be a comedian, playing music. I find most people just want the information. If I want to be entertained, I'll watch dancing with the stars lol.
Thank you. Instructions were easy camera caught all the work needed to he seen. Nothing but thanks again
Thanks Joshua for the kind words.
where did you bought that funnel. tnx
That funnel kit is a must have tool, I got that one at AutoZone, but I think most all parts stores sell them. If I remember correctly it was about 30 dollars.
Thank you for your video Excellent I have 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan, I take it to get A flush The coolant an was dropping Coolant, wen I drive it no heat coming out I’m in Canada😢
Thanks, I hope your repair was successful. Canada is no place to lose your heat.
Did not check coolant first with heating problem ?
Yes thanks, I did not mention that figuring it was a given. I would like to believe my viewers have some measure of common sense.
Couldnt you just unbolt the housing and leave the hose attatched?
Thanks for the question, Champ. LOL that would be too easy. If you had the kit I showed at the start of the video, and you were able to install in while still attached to the hose I don't see why not.
Couldnt you leave the hose on the housing
That would have been too easy LOL
hey my 2013 is not throwing much heat at all and last year, it smelled like maple syrup....off to check cap, coolant level, thermostat....thanks for this post.
I don't know about the syrup smell, but you are heading in the right direction. Let me know what you find.
I hope he realized that he refilled with the wrong coolant. Looks like G5 (orange) came out, and that can't be mixed with green or it will sludge.
The antifreeze used in the video reports on the label it is safe to use in all makes. Since I have retired, I only work on friends and family vehicles. I don't charge them anything and I have them buy their own parts. The antifreeze in question was purchased by the owner. Thanks for watching my channel.
I changed that on my 2012 journey and I bought an advanced auto parts one. When I went to use the bleeder nut. It bleed so I tightened it down. It destroyed the nut. The OEM one has a flat side on the nut. The advanced one has 5 stems that hold the o ring. Luckily I still had the oem one handy! Lol
Yes, I have found that over the years occasionally something off the old part will bail me out.
Thanks Richard. I have been looking for a reason to buy a new tool. Getting a power ratchet today.
BTW I just love all of the plastic parts they use on vehicles these days. Especially liked the plastic oil filter housing Chrysler used. Fortunately warranty covered it when it cracked.
The motorized ratchets are a great help in tight spots, thanks for watching
Wow 👏 this was an awesome video Sir thank you very helpful i very much appreciate it i just replaced my thermostat
Thanks for the kind words joe, i am glad you found the video helpful and glad your job was successful. thanks for watching.
How much coolant does it take
It depends on how empty it is. In this instance I never drained the radiator. I pulled the hose and whatever came out was what I replaced. I am sure there was coolant remaining below the level of the hose I removed. I don't know what the capacity of the full coolant system is. If you are doing this job I would have two gallons of 50 50 mix on hand. Thanks for the question.
You actually DON'T show the changing of the thermostat. After watching it twice, around the 10:30 mark, I see what I'm guessing is the thermostat barely sticking out of the new housing. Except for missing out on the actual installation of the thermostat, good video.
That is because the housing comes with the thermostat pre-installed. It is the easiest and best way to buy it. I had originally planned to show how to install it as the owner of the car purchased just the thermostat. However, I happened to break the original housing trying to pull off the hose so I returned the one she purchased and got the one that comes with the housing. It will be a lot easier for you if you buy it that way as I don't think it is too much more money.
As always great and to the point video, informative and easy to follow for everyone.
Thanks once again for the kind words and thanks for your loyalty to my channel.
That burp bucket have adapter caps that enclose the top of radiator opening. Vent valve should be open prior to pouring in coolant. Once coolant appears at vent, it does not need to be opened again especially with a burp bucket with all the right attachments.
Thanks for sharing that.
Van calls for OAT coolant. Replacing radiators, water pumps, and heater cores is expensive and time-consuming. I'd run the coolant that plays most friendly with the metals used in your coolant loop. If you have time for online shipping, get the Mopar brand concentrate OAT coolant. You'll save big money over the Prestone purple premix you'll be forced to use if you grab it last minute from Advance. Concentrate is around the same price, but you get twice as much because distilled water is nearly free.
The coolant I used that day was purchased by the owner. It was an older vehicle and the label said it was safe for any vehicle. However, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for posting this video. Very helpful.
Thanks for watching Jimmy
@@richardspaulding5035 Entire job took about an hour. Very pleased.
@@fivestring65ify Good job, Glad the video was helpful.
Draining about a gallon of coolant from the radiator from the draincock resulted in ZERO mess when I pulled the hose from the t-stat on my 2015 T&C. I was getting plenty of heat in the fall, but the P0128 code kept popping up. My OBD-II reader indicated the temperature never exceeded 170 degrees. I was able to twist the hose off the housing with just my hands, and the housing did not break in the process. You risked damaging the hose using the pliers.
That hose seemed really loose when you put the clamp back on. I'd be surprised if you didn't have a leak after getting the engine hot.
Thanks for sharing, my hose was pretty stuck, no way was it coming off with a simple twist of the hand. You may not be aware of this, but NOT every situation (especially in auto repair) is exactly the same. The car you were working on is several years newer. Naturally things would tend to come off easier. Furthermore, I am 70 years old, perhaps I am not as strong as you and not as experienced as you. I only opened my first shop in the 1970s.
If you spray a little blaster release on that hose connected to the house, and let it set a minute; it will release that grip the hose as on that housing. although, it was obvious that the housing had to go. I learned something with that trick with the buggy cord.
Thanks for that tip, Matthew
perfect video and great help... m Thanks so much
Thanks Bob, I am happy you found my channel and found the content helpful. PS I love your music.
Is that a 3.6L? 4.0L
3.6L
Next time don’t use water pump pliers it’s going to break the housing a flat head screw driver being placed in between the tube and the hose to kinda break the matted up rubber and plastic around the hose to get it off then you can just twist back and fourth to take the hose off work smart not hard but for the most part good work
Thanks for the tip, I will try that next time. Anything would be better than the result I got. LOL
I just picked up the whole housing. I’m going to fix this. Hopefully it will go well. LOL.
From experience dealing with Dodge Grand Caravan‘s it’s best to buy the Mopar namebrand replacement thermostat. Every time I bought an aftermarket it would cause it to run hot that crazy and then finally I was told by someone that the Mopar brand is the way to go because they can’t quite get the aftermarket ones figured out perfectly with some of these people.
Thanks I will keep that in mind for next time. So far this thermostat is still working ok to my knowledge. At least the owner has not bought it back in, cross my fingers.
@@richardspaulding5035 I actually installed my new Mopar thermostat today because I was having that problem with the aftermarket one and it fixed all my problems that I was having out of the one I purchased from AutoZone. I use my van for work for my mobile locksmith business and I let it run most of the day because I worked all day long and it never even got all the way to halfway on the temperature gauge and the air felt like it blew colder and it just felt like it ran better all around so I think it was a good choice to go with the Mopar one, I’m happy with it.
@@TheKeyMan12 Was the Mopar stat much more expensive than the AutoZone version?
Great Video as always Rick. Have a good Thanksgiving!
Thanks; Thanksgiving as it happens is also my birthday. Today I am 69 years old. Dear friend you have a good day as well.
Why was the clamp not in the original place? 'Waterpump pliers?? Have never used those on a waterpump.
Those are channel lock pliers.
They seem to fit my hand for lots of things.
Thanks. This was very helpful
Thanks for watching Devon, I am glad you found my channel. I hope your repair went well.
Great Love from Pakistan
Thanks Zeub, it is fun hearing from people in other parts of the world. Piece be with you
Wd 40 is great and I used it for everything cleaning off steel work benches , dirty hands ,everything until the polish millwright seen me and said that it is like almost everything bad for your health. Said they use to kill cockroaches in the coal mine with a squirt of it and it was better than RAID ! After that I used it sparingly and with rubber gloves.
Not a bad suggestion.
Thank you!!!! It worked!😊
Thanks for watching, Glad you found the video helpful.
Nice work. Thank you.
I am very sorry I have taken so long to reply. Thanks for the kind words, I am glad my video was helpful, Thanks for watching my channel.
Lots of good tips nice job bro
Thanks for the kind words, I am glad you found the video and found it helpful.
Your absolutely correct, draining the rad does nothing.
LOL thanks, I have had plenty of coolant baths in my time
I'm pretty sure the green coolant is incorrect for this engine. Not a good idea to mix coolant types!
The coolant was purchased by the owner of the car. The label indicated It is good for any vehicle. I have the blue coolant in stock but I used what the owner had.
Not unless otherwise stated
@@thomasnorthcastle4130 Stated where?
@@richardspaulding5035 2012 and newer North American vehicles use OAT orange or red fluid, where the green is HOAT which was used by older vehicles.. the green fluid is not meant for dodges.
@@independentsoldier4274 Thanks for the information. The owner supplied the coolant. I put in what they bought
105 inch-pounds of torque on those housing bolts. INCH pounds.
thanks for sharing that information.
I just did mine this morning after watching the vid, didn't want to chance breaking the plastic@@richardspaulding5035
..nice job, thank you!
thanks, glad the video was helpful
Just an FYI, I’m sure everybody knows but WD-40 is a cleaner. It’s not a lubricant. I know they make it now with both, but WD-40 is a cleaner.
I just copied this off the website friend. "Use to LOOSEN, RESTORE, OR LUBRICATE:" go see for yourself.
He should make videos about changing tires
I have
No they sell the housing for more $$$$.
Of course
Nice repair once again :) 🥃
Thanks Petar
Nice video.
I recommend you get some hose picks to get hoses off. Also I try not to mix antifreeze types since some will clog passages when mixed.
Thanks for the suggestion
Well done!
thanks
@@richardspaulding5035 I did have a little trouble bleeding the system….would be worth warning guys that if you forget to bleed the system, it will overheat. But once the temp hits 240, it’ll bleed air super easy, LOL!
@@cinepost Yes, from everywhere LOL
I mean absolutely no disrespect but if you weren't going to replace the housing in the first place why would you remove it and cause a disturbance in the force???? Why not just take the hose with the housing attached to it. Move the hose with the housing intact. Then replace the thermostat and seal or gasket. And then put everything back together???? I guess I must have missed something??? Any information or suggestions please feel free to leave a comment.
I did not do it that way because the thermostat came with a special insert tool that you must use to insert the thermostat into the housing. I felt it would be easier to insert the thermostat on my bench. Obviously I didn't expect to break the housing.
Next time take the thermostat off before undoing the hose . Makes it much easier to get the hose off
Thanks for the suggestion..
This part took 8 years to make out of aluminum thanks to Dorman not Chrysler.
Seems like very little is made out of metal these days.
Great vid..
Thanks Hector
Thanks for the info
As always thanks
To avoid breaking the thermostat housing, maybe carefully use a butane torch to heat the end of the radiator hose connected to the housing, and then remove the radiator hose from it.
Thanks, that is a great tip.
Put the wrong coolant in
The coolant was purchased by the owner. It is an older vehicle, and the coolant was a universal type
Thank you
Thank you, Eric for watching. I hope your repair goes well
@@richardspaulding5035 will be tackling it tonight after work. 👍🏻
@@EricJJ let me know how it goes
@@richardspaulding5035 just debating whether to drain and replace antifreeze as well.
@@richardspaulding5035 it went well. I did not replace the antifreeze. I just added new amount equal to what had drained out during the removal of the old thermostat housing.
Good !
Sorry I took so long to respond. I hope your job went well, thanks for watching.
I hate dodge uses platic on collant parts.
They get very brittle
Found it.
great, thanks
Made a video on what not to do? Somethings r just common sense..... Smh
I trained a lot of young people in our shop. I found that when you tell someone not to do something it is just as important to explain why, otherwise they will do it to find out why.
Look at all that rat poop...
This is farm country and the little varmints tend to get in everywhere. However, I did not see what you described.
@@richardspaulding5035Poop at 3:48
Dude … talk too much so get to the point
Check out the other comments friend.
@@richardspaulding5035, you didn’t show/explain how to install new thermostat.
@@johnstandsbyear2167 It was my intention to show how to install the new thermostat into the old housing. The thermostat comes with a special cylindrical installation tool. However, as you saw in the video, I clumsily broke the old housing trying to get it separated from the hose. Anyway, I don't recommend buying it like that. It is much easier buying the thermostat pre-installed in a new housing as it is only a very few dollars more. It was the owner of the car that purchased the thermostat separately. Once the old housing was indeed broken, it was an easy decision to return the thermostat she had purchased and get a new housing with the stat pre-installed. Thanks John. Looks like I talk too much even in my replies. LOL
Not sure what your nieces relationship status has to do with replacing a thermostat. Kinda creepy that it was mentioned. Also, why didnt you just crack open the air bledd valve on the thermostat housing and open the radiator cap and allow the coolant to drain in a controlled manor rather then disconnecting the hose and make a complete mess? Not sure how long you were a mechanic but this was amateur hour. A mechanic would have checked the radiator cap first to see if that was a reason for coolant loss, not just assume it was a thermostat. A new thermostat is not going to solve missing coolant.
I am 70 years old, long retired, just trying to help my nice. Opened my first shop in 1977. Mabie, I have lost a step or two. It is a pain to get at that bottom petcock at my age so I didn't. My nice had purchased the stat several months earlier so I decided to throw it in anyway. Comments from my nearly 10,000 subscribers have been overwhelmingly positive. Perhaps you should show your 16 subscribes how to do it correctly.
Careless haha
Please by all means elaborate a little more. Is it because broke the housing or spilt coolant or both? Mabe something else. Anyway, thanks for watching and thanks for the comment.
go to next video
says dont know why people do that
they add more steps , then goes and adds his steps. Why????
he will claim x many years of experience but does'nt even know the name of tools
then will claim that's what we call here where I'm from
watch and see
@nobodyuknow2526 This video has had 76,000 views, comments have
been overwhelmingly positive. Evidently, you are one of those so-called haters with no subscribers and no knowledge.
Thank you
Thank you for watching, I hope it was helpful.