How do you change a thermostat in a Durango?

Remove two bolts from the thermostat housing cover and take off cover. Take out old gasket and thermostat. Clean residue from around the inside of the thermostat housing cover. Slide new thermostat into housing with spring side down.

Where is the thermostat on a Dodge Durango 2001?

The thermostat for your 2001 Dodge Durango is located in the top one, in a housing. You should see it in the housing once you remove the top hose from the motor.

Where is the thermostat located on a 2000 Dodge Dakota?

On the 4.7-liter engine it is located at the end of the hose coming out of the radiator. On the 3.9-liter and 5.9-liter engines it is located at the top radiator hose where it goes into the engine. Follow the radiator hoses until you find where the thermostat is bolted in.

How much is a thermostat for a Dodge Durango?

Note that some cars have more than one cooling system thermostat and both might need replacement….

Why is my 2003 Dodge Durango overheating?

A very common issue is the possibility of a leaking cylinder-head gasket. This is where coolant is being burned in the combustion chamber, and combustion pressure is forced into the coolant system. This is often the case when a system is significantly low on coolant, but there is no sign of an external leak.

Why does my 2000 Dodge Dakota overheating?

While there are a variety of reasons your Dodge Dakota is overheating, the most common 3 are a coolant leak (water pump, radiator, hose etc.), the radiator fan, or a failed thermostat.

Do you need to change the thermostat on a Dodge Durango?

If your Dodge Durango has an overheating problem, you may need to replace the thermostat. For Durango owners, this process is a bit involved, but once you remove all you need to remove to get to the thermostat, you’ll need to decide if you want to stick with the factory-set 192-degree thermostat or install a lower-temperature one.

How do you replace the thermostat on a generator?

Take out old gasket and thermostat. Clean residue from around the inside of the thermostat housing cover. Slide new thermostat into housing with spring side down. Place new gasket over thermostat. Replace the thermostat housing cover and reattach radiator hose. Reassemble belt tensioner and reattach generator.

Where is the radiator hose on a Dodge Durango?

Leave all wiring attached except for 4-wheel drive indicator lamp wiring at the rear of the generator. Follow the top radiator hose to the intake manifold if the engine of your Dodge Durango is 5.7 or 5.9 liter, and the bottom hose if the engine is 3.7 or 4.7 liter.

Where is the draincock on a Dodge Durango?

Locate radiator draincock at left side of the bottom of the radiator, facing the rear of the Durango. Drain coolant into a suitable container. Allow reserve tank to empty, then remove radiator cap and continue draining.