I just spent half hour trying to move one of these clamps. Toyota clamps are badly designed. It has a tiny tongue which prevents the clamp to fully open especially when clamp is old. I have to use cutting tool to cut the tongue off so that I can fully open the clamp and move it around. Honda clamps are better designed.
The top fastener for the thermostat cover is a stud and a nut. They came out together but should have been separated, and the stud installed first, with blue loctite, then the nut. The clamping forces for a stud and nut are different from a bolt. When the removed stud is replaced with its nut already on, it's no longer a stud, it's a bolt. Also, the top radiator hose had been replaced before and worm drive clamps were used, not the OE type which expands and contracts with coolant temperature changes - much better. The identification labels were removed from the hose ends correctly. This should be emphasized. Once the coolant is warm, the glue on the hose label will warm and allow the clamp to move likely causing a leak.
Word of advise :when you are about to fasten the nut after replacing the thermostat, put gum or slime in the socket so the nut stays put. I lost 2 nuts just in the process of trying to put them in (specially the bottom one).
FYI, just recently replaced thermostat On my Camry 05 2.4 litre. I bought a new after market oring for it. It would not seal as the dimensions were smaller than oem. Four attempts to seal over a week long period. I ended up putting the old one back in as it was still in reasonable condition. Sealed first time. Caused more grief than replacing the radiator.
Currently going through the same thing. Gasket might not be the correct size. I’m leaking coolant from the housing after reinstalling the new thermostat 🤦🏽♀️🤷🏽♀️
@@missmackanointed1mack367 Hopefully you solved the issue.. If the car goes from Normal temp to overheating and back down at random it could be an air bubble in your coolant system especially if your coolant system was recently serviced by someone who did not properly bleed out air from the system. Again... also depends on your age of your car. Also when was your coolant last drained and refilled. For cars 2005 or newer you should do that every 5 years.
Is it true that if there is air in the coolant fluid circuit the engine will overheat? If yes, how to bleed that air out? And thanks for your response or responses.
I am trying to buy parts for my 2003 Toyota Camry LE 2.4L and idk what thermostat cooler to get.... can anyone help me? should I just go to canadian tire and ask them for part help so I know which numbers are correct
@@arielmcneil4149 but the video was titled hoses, as in plural, as in more than 1. In order to not be misleading, it should have been titled lower radiator hose replacement. Your right though the upper hose is super easy and I did it no problem on my family's camry, but video titles should accurately reflect content.
What is that part on the radiator... at the cap, just below it on the side, is another cap that you can screw in. My 04 camry is missing that cap part, and now i cant keep my coolant flowing..
Yeah that one is tough. When you take the bottom hose off all off the coolant will rush out so watch out! Unless of course you drained it previously. Yeah regular coolant is fine unless you live in an extreme climate.
Yeah that one is tough. When you take the bottom hose off all off the coolant will rush out so watch out! Unless of course you drained it previously. Yeah regular coolant is fine unless you live in an extreme climate.
Yeah that one is tough. When you take the bottom hose off all off the coolant will rush out so watch out! Unless of course you drained it previously. Yeah regular coolant is fine unless you live in an extreme climate.
Thank you so much!!! I was able to do this easily with basic tools from above on solid ground, but your instructions still helped a great deal!!
Great to hear!
This video helped me locate the thermostat on my 03 toyota camry 2.4L
Thanks for watching!
Maybe I missed it, but reinstalling the lower hose and closing the drain plug is probably a good idea.
9:53 those OEM hose clamps are a pain. I see why the mechanic that replaced mine likes the screw on clamps better and used those instead.
I've practically torn my hands apart trying to get those damn things off lol.
I just spent half hour trying to move one of these clamps. Toyota clamps are badly designed. It has a tiny tongue which prevents the clamp to fully open especially when clamp is old. I have to use cutting tool to cut the tongue off so that I can fully open the clamp and move it around. Honda clamps are better designed.
The top fastener for the thermostat cover is a stud and a nut. They came out together but should have been separated, and the stud installed first, with blue loctite, then the nut. The clamping forces for a stud and nut are different from a bolt. When the removed stud is replaced with its nut already on, it's no longer a stud, it's a bolt. Also, the top radiator hose had been replaced before and worm drive clamps were used, not the OE type which expands and contracts with coolant temperature changes - much better. The identification labels were removed from the hose ends correctly. This should be emphasized. Once the coolant is warm, the glue on the hose label will warm and allow the clamp to move likely causing a leak.
Good comment thanks for the info we will make the changes in our next video.
Word of advise :when you are about to fasten the nut after replacing the thermostat, put gum or slime in the socket so the nut stays put. I lost 2 nuts just in the process of trying to put them in (specially the bottom one).
Great how to vid guys....right to the point and love back ground music. Very professional
Much appreciated!
@@2carpros Yw. I can appreciate quality and your vids are def that
Your video is very good but Background music is so irritating
Seems no-one likes Camry V6 thermostat changes lol the only videos are on the 2.4 other 4 cylinders.
IKR lol I have a v6
Anythings better than a Volvo t5 thermostat
FYI, just recently replaced thermostat On my Camry 05 2.4 litre. I bought a new after market oring for it. It would not seal as the dimensions were smaller than oem. Four attempts to seal over a week long period. I ended up putting the old one back in as it was still in reasonable condition. Sealed first time. Caused more grief than replacing the radiator.
Currently going through the same thing. Gasket might not be the correct size. I’m leaking coolant from the housing after reinstalling the new thermostat 🤦🏽♀️🤷🏽♀️
I REALLY wish these videos didn't just say "now remove this" without showing in detail where "this" is.
Its in the front of the engine cant miss it if you are using the video as a location refrence
love that hose clamp compressor!
One of our favorites!
yea only 100 dollars.
thanks for sharing the video and its very good with correct tools, help me to work on mine
You are welcome!
So would this be the same for a 2005 Highlander 2.4L? Also, no need to lubricate or a little sealant on the O-ring?
Thank you for this work. Nicely done !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you so much for watching!
I need to replace my thermostat only. Do I really need to drain out the coolant first?
It helps so you don't make a mess when undoing the thermostat housing. But it is not required
What a great design that drain plug is
Yeah, could have been better. Thanks for watching!
@@2carpros I actually like it lol. Dealing with a Volvo at the moment so appreciate the forethought by Toyota 👍
Thank you. But can a bad thermostat cause coolant leak in the radiator?
Like coolant coming our of the radiator? No. Thanks for watching!
@@2carpros Hi HwRu? My car is overheating & the temp gauge keeps going up & down? What u think it could be the thermostat??
@@missmackanointed1mack367 Hopefully you solved the issue.. If the car goes from Normal temp to overheating and back down at random it could be an air bubble in your coolant system especially if your coolant system was recently serviced by someone who did not properly bleed out air from the system. Again... also depends on your age of your car. Also when was your coolant last drained and refilled. For cars 2005 or newer you should do that every 5 years.
What about if the reservoir hose is too short how would I change that
Is it true that if there is air in the coolant fluid circuit the engine will overheat? If yes, how to bleed that air out? And thanks for your response or responses.
Small hole on the thermostat face up to bleed air as shown on the video.
So easy on this car!
Why didn’t you put the coolant in the actual coolant container? Or you did but didn’t show in the video?
What model did you used for this video?
2005 Camry XLE V6 is not even close to this video.
Got one for 2005?
Because this is a 4 cylinder. Look up a video for the v6.
I am trying to buy parts for my 2003 Toyota Camry LE 2.4L and idk what thermostat cooler to get.... can anyone help me? should I just go to canadian tire and ask them for part help so I know which numbers are correct
First, build a garage and install a lift. That way you can save money by installing your own hoses and thermostats.
That is pure economic sense to me! Thanks for watching!
Lolololol too cute xD
Yeah cause jacks and jack stands apparently don’t exist.
what was that wire he clipped to the bottom hose clamp???
Do you have to replace the hoses when changing thermestat??
Not if they are in good shape. Thanks for watching!
My car is bipolar when it shutdown it over heats and when I drives it's normal
@10:00 why and how could you use a screwdriver to push that clamp on…?
Wish you would have shown how to replace both hoses though and not just one.
Upper hose is kind of common sense bro honestly
@@arielmcneil4149 but the video was titled hoses, as in plural, as in more than 1. In order to not be misleading, it should have been titled lower radiator hose replacement. Your right though the upper hose is super easy and I did it no problem on my family's camry, but video titles should accurately reflect content.
What is that part on the radiator... at the cap, just below it on the side, is another cap that you can screw in. My 04 camry is missing that cap part, and now i cant keep my coolant flowing..
Name of music in the background please
How to verify a bad thermostat and not a bad temperature sensor?
Run the car without the thermostat and see what it reads.
how often do you change this
6 ,7years or 160000km
What is the name of the tool for the clamp
Check out this video! ruclips.net/video/S1q6HVe8Iw0/видео.html Thank you for watching!
this vid. what size are the fasteners etc?? sucks!
should have showed how the air intake assy. has to be removed to get to the thermo.
Huh? That sounds important
Good video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
thanks for the info.
Came for the info, stayed for the music.
+arry a haha funny comment thanks!
Your struggling with the lower radiator hose. Get the correct pliers to remove the hose clamps man
Thanks.
Good view,nice
Thank you very much!
Not like a have a lift in my garage, cmon guy
Completely doable with a jack and jack stands. I used both for years before I got a lift. Thanks for watching!
wow that bottom one is bitch... so you dont need to drain the coolant out of the engine? can you use regular coolant and not toyota?
Yeah that one is tough. When you take the bottom hose off all off the coolant will rush out so watch out! Unless of course you drained it previously. Yeah regular coolant is fine unless you live in an extreme climate.
Yeah that one is tough. When you take the bottom hose off all off the coolant will rush out so watch out! Unless of course you drained it previously. Yeah regular coolant is fine unless you live in an extreme climate.
Yeah that one is tough. When you take the bottom hose off all off the coolant will rush out so watch out! Unless of course you drained it previously. Yeah regular coolant is fine unless you live in an extreme climate.
If i drain the coolant from the bottom do i have to take off the radiator hoses if im not replacing them? just need a new thermostat
You don’t need to change the radiator hose