#98QBKiller Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Replaced it on Friday, costs $11 for the thermostat and took an hour to replace. You guys were right not a bad job at all. I drank about two beers, moved a couple parts, took out the old, put in the new (with a little gasket sealant for good measure) and replaced the two parts and bam! No more hot engine. Thanks for the help everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeysc23 Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 You can easily do the thermostat yourself. I did it several times on my old Buick Station Wagon when in college. Look up online there are probably guides for your car. But the part costs about $20 bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paredskinsfan Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 The part it self will run you $12.00 and it comes with the seal. Some shops might charge you for coolant 10-12 dollars. The labor calls for 1.5 hours depending on hourly labor rates, my shop is 83.00 per hour so for a grand total from my dealership you would be looking at.......about 150.00 plus tax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paredskinsfan Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 You can easily do the thermostat yourself.I did it several times on my old Buick Station Wagon when in college. Look up online there are probably guides for your car. But the part costs about $20 bucks. Deffinetly not as easy on the 6 cylinder vortec in the blazers!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#98QBKiller Posted June 17, 2008 Author Share Posted June 17, 2008 The part it self will run you $12.00 and it comes with the seal. Some shops might charge you for coolant 10-12 dollars. The labor calls for 1.5 hours depending on hourly labor rates, my shop is 83.00 per hour so for a grand total from my dealership you would be looking at.......about 150.00 plus tax Deffinetly not as easy on the 6 cylinder vortec in the blazers!! Thanks man...I looked into doing it myself but I was told the same thing, that it's a pain in the ass to change them on my model of Blazer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Thanks man...I looked into doing it myself but I was told the same thing, that it's a pain in the ass to change them on my model of Blazer! hmmm... that might be. But you might give it a shot anyways. I've done several thermostats over the years... it's as simple as disconnecting the upper radiator hose, popping the old one out, and putting the new one in. I had a diesel mercedes a few years ago... it had kind of a funky assembly attached to the upper radiator hose. I spent a few hours dissasembling the entire thing looking for that dam thermostat. parts and pieces spread from hell to breakfast all over the garage. I finally called a friend of mine and asked him if he had any ideas... he immediately asked if it was a diesel. "Yes" I said... to which he replied "then it's on the lower hose" :doh: So I put it all back together, took off the lower hose, and it was right there. Something about diesels, I guess they put them on the lower hose. :whoknows: The part should only cost you about $10-15. I would really look at trying it yourself. It can be a messy job... but shouldn't be too hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coooleeey Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 I would do it myself. I have changed the thermo on an Oldsmobile, a couple Jeeps, and a Dodge. They are super easy. Go online and look for instructions with pics...unless you have $100-$150 for a mechanic to do it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeknows Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 The part it self will run you $12.00 and it comes with the seal. Some shops might charge you for coolant 10-12 dollars. The labor calls for 1.5 hours depending on hourly labor rates, my shop is 83.00 per hour so for a grand total from my dealership you would be looking at.......about 150.00 plus tax thats highway robbery!!!!!! it cost about 6 -7 dollars for the thermostat and about 3 for the gasket ..... 2 -3 for silicone and is a 30 45 minute job on most american vehicles.......... wow........ 150 bucks????????? i had a chevy 89 k5 blazer w/ a 350 and the therm was right THERE you cant miss it and it is an easy job on almost all american cars.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#98QBKiller Posted June 17, 2008 Author Share Posted June 17, 2008 I would do it myself. I have changed the thermo on an Oldsmobile, a couple Jeeps, and a Dodge. They are super easy. Go online and look for instructions with pics...unless you have $100-$150 for a mechanic to do it for you. hmmm... that might be. But you might give it a shot anyways. I've done several thermostats over the years... it's as simple as disconnecting the upper radiator hose, popping the old one out, and putting the new one in.I had a diesel mercedes a few years ago... it had kind of a funky assembly attached to the upper radiator hose. I spent a few hours dissasembling the entire thing looking for that dam thermostat. parts and pieces spread from hell to breakfast all over the garage. I finally called a friend of mine and asked him if he had any ideas... he immediately asked if it was a diesel. "Yes" I said... to which he replied "then it's on the lower hose" :doh: So I put it all back together, took off the lower hose, and it was right there. Something about diesels, I guess they put them on the lower hose. :whoknows: The part should only cost you about $10-15. I would really look at trying it yourself. It can be a messy job... but shouldn't be too hard. Yeah, I'm going to take a look at it and see, my neighbor pointed out where he "thinks" the thermostat is but I at least wanted some kind of idea on the cost...I'm considering buying the $15 book on my truck at auto zone which should help me locate everything and which I should probably own anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeknows Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 look man there is a big hose comming from your radiator to your engine ..... it is right there behind that hose fitting!!!! its easy get a haynes manual for 15 bucks it is still cheaper than a mechanic!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeknows Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 i keep a 90 jeep on the road with 250k on it andi have always driven cars well past their time and i keep them together by using a haynes manual or a chilton manual..... im not payin some grease monkey <joke> to change out simple components..... i do leave the bigger jobs <powertrain> to the same mechanic for 20 years now.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#98QBKiller Posted June 17, 2008 Author Share Posted June 17, 2008 its easy get a haynes manual for 15 bucks it is still cheaper than a mechanic!!!!! :secret: That's what I'm going to do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 oh, and when you buy the part, they'll probably ask you what temperature thermostat you want. The correct answer is "OEM" I wouldn't mess with the operating temp of the engine... though many people do I guess. Or better yet, get it at the dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCsportsfan53 Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 oh, and when you buy the part, they'll probably ask you what temperature thermostat you want. The correct answer is "OEM" I wouldn't mess with the operating temp of the engine... though many people do I guess.Or better yet, get it at the dealer. Not really a big deal if you do get a different temperature thermostat AS LONG as you get a matching fan switch. What you don't want is for the fans to be on a different temp than the thermostat. That said, definitely easiest to just stick with OEM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Not really a big deal if you do get a different temperature thermostat AS LONG as you get a matching fan switch. What you don't want is for the fans to be on a different temp than the thermostat. That said, definitely easiest to just stick with OEM. good to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeknows Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 as far as temp..... down here the road temp is over 100 for about 100+ days a year so i use a 140 in the summer for extra cooling and a 180 in the winter..... yes with 250k miles i change them a couple of times a year.....yeah it costs money but less than a break down... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#98QBKiller Posted June 17, 2008 Author Share Posted June 17, 2008 That said, definitely easiest to just stick with OEM. oh, and when you buy the part, they'll probably ask you what temperature thermostat you want. The correct answer is "OEM" I wouldn't mess with the operating temp of the engine... though many people do I guess.Or better yet, get it at the dealer. I'll be sure to ask for the OEM thanks for the heads up guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 i had a chevy 89 k5 blazer w/ a 350 and the therm was right THERE you cant miss it and it is an easy job on almost all american cars.......... There is no easier vehicle to work on than a Blazer with a 350, except maybe a Nova or something. That engine is as close to the basic (and perfect) you can get. The newer Blazers, the small guys, are a pain in the ass. And zoony, it wasn't the diesels fault, it's Mercadies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SkinnedAussie Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 The labor calls for 1.5 hours depending on hourly labor rates, my shop is 83.00 per hour so for a grand total from my dealership you would be looking at.......about 150.00 plus tax How much of that $83.00 / hour labor charges goes back to your mechanics? I gave up the trade because of the **** money I was being paid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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