Replacing the thermostat on Chevy Venture, aka Pontiac Montana, Trans Sport, aka Oldsmobile Silhouette. And many other GM cars with 3.1 or 3.4L SFI or EFI en…
Chevy venture thermostat replacement
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The future where everything is good. Wiring as thin as a hair. Switches
made out of plastic, and thermostats needing half the engine removed to
reach. This is coming from a guy that never has owned a Ford. Fuck GM! Now
to put the heat on that 13 wrench and bend it for the job at hand. Why
can’t the wife drive a 74 K-10 like the rest of us? Unlike the Venture this
video was great
Good video. Very thorough and pretty professional. The language isn’t
really a stumbling block if you can recognize what is being done and the
different parts of the vehicle. Nicely done. Thanks for sharing!
Nice vid, you can really see what is needed to get the job done.Compared to
Dodge vans this thermo looks to be a pain in the ass to access.
Holly crap!! someone should get who ever designed this setup and make them
replace the thermostat with no help!!!!!!! idiots!!!! Thanks for the video.
it help way more then i can type. I have the ( Haynes repair manual ) It
says to remove the exhaust cross over. You might as well pull the hole
motor out. Thanks again.
You’re welcome. Glad to be of help. Funny, I just landed in Philly
what engine and what country?
Good video. Fuck GM for putting the thermostat there.
Great video. Very professional and thorough. Really thanks for taking the
time to share it.
For the bottom bolt I used the open end wrench and arm dexterity. That’s
one of the reasons why I removed so much stuff – to have more room. 13mm
see @17:23 As for the coolant hosepiping above the crosspipe – you have to
remove it to take the throttle body off to get a better view and access to
this bottom bolt (see @25:21). I cleaned the throttle as well. If you are
able to remove and put the bottom bolt back from underneath – no need too
take the coolant pipe off. But it’s tight there.
Your great!
The problem with the venture that makes it so expensive at the dealer is
the exhaust crossover has a heat shield on it that must be removed to make
it even remotely possible to get the thermostat housing off. I found that
just removing the heat shield from the crossover made JUST enough room to
get the thermostat housing off to do the replacement. I am a decent
backyard mechanic, it still took me a couple hours just to get the heat
shield off, the bolts are hard to reach and harder to get off.
Thanks for the video. I just had to replay a few parts but I got the job
done. Thanks from Philadelphia, PA
Not enough information. What do you mean by “turn on”?
Ha-ha-ha. Good luck there. I thought that myself but you can’t remove the
thermostat cover like that while having the thermostat in there. You really
have to completely undo the rear bolt. For that you should have eyes at
your fingers and some dexterity in your arm and hand. The more you remove
the less dexterity you will need for that bolt.
Hose clamp pliers/tool comes by many brands, mine was “Astro Pneumatic
9409A Hose Clamp Pliers” bought from Amazon. One of the best 30$ I’ve ever
spent on tools.
You’re welcome. If your car is not crusty, it’s not as much of the pain but
just takes a lot of time with nonstop frustration “WHY WOULD THEY DO
THAT!!!”
Like the others said, i wish it was in English, but your hands speak the
universal language. It avoids removing that exhaust cross bar. Exactly what
i was looking for. Thank you for taking the time to film and edit this!
so all you guys understand Russian now ?!
CAN ANYBODY PLEASE TRANSLATE THIS VIDEO INTO ENGLISH ??????? THIS IS NOT
RUSSIA, BUT USA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
at what time mark?
I did all this!! Why MY car doesnt turn on now???
Astro Pneumatic (AST9409A) Hose Clamp Pliers
I don’t even know why have I watched this video !!!! I just changed my
thermostat for only 40$ firm with 9.99 for thermostat it self … I don’t
understand why r u paying 300$ for what ?! To charge for the labor ? BS
FIND UR LOCAL CHEAP MECHANIC
This was the first time I have ever watched a video in russian. thanks
Ohh yeah, the lower bolt on the thermostat housing is a pain. 13mm box
wrench (preferably ratcheting) is the only way to remove it. The exhaust
manifold shroud prevents using a socket and ratchet.
the tool that you are using to unhook the clamp?
i just noticed i watched this exactly one year after you posted it. What
did you use to get the bottom bolt out? and did you say it was a waste of
time removing the black hose that is on top of the exhaust?
english please..
Useless.
can you tell me what this tool is called that your using?
How about english
I don’t speak Russian but I understood every step, I guess a mechanical
mind is universal. Thank You Sir. Now , I’ve got a pain in the ass job
ahead of me. Why the hell did GM put the thermostat there?
15 minutes to do this on the 3.8L
I know that’s right brother,no matter if it’s in Russian or not all you
gotta do is pay attention and that’s free. I’m very happy to have watched
this video,would’ve cost me 300.00 to have it done,did it solo in 2 and a
half hours thanks a lot Sergey.It’s not that bad just take your time its
possible to complete the job thanks to youtube.
Even though I only know about three words in Russian, I understood almost
all of this. Thanks for the video. It makes me want to burn or sell the
**** van now.