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$239 for new thermostat on 2003 3.4L ???

Old Dec 8, 2008 | 12:23 PM
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Just got a call from my usually hottie GF 1000 miles away.

Her 2003 Monte is running cold in northern Illinois weather.

PEP boys quoted 2.5 hours labor...$239 bux ??????

From what I understand- the upper radiator hose disappears under intake hose.

I needguidance.... hints - tips - tricks to pass on to her dad and brother.

Thanks guys and gals .....
 
Old Dec 8, 2008 | 03:29 PM
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Take the intake hose with the MF on and right behind the exhust pipe you can see the bolts to take off, a little hard but not difficult to do. About a hour and it should be ready for a test ride.. I think there is a how to in this forum...
 
Old Dec 8, 2008 | 03:50 PM
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thanks for the prompt reply - will search for info
 
Old Dec 8, 2008 | 10:23 PM
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hmm let me know if u find a step by step otherwise ill right one up for u
 
Old Dec 8, 2008 | 11:39 PM
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If you find that write up, please post the link. I'm going to be doing a t-stat swap in about a month, and a writeup would probably save me a headache or two.
-Riggs.
 
Old Dec 24, 2008 | 10:26 AM
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If the car is running cold, where does the temp gauge pointer show?
 
Old Dec 24, 2008 | 01:51 PM
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um well if the car is runnin cold then the gauge would show cold
 
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