# No it isn't ...

Posted by Aaron (92 SE Auto) on September 26, 2003 at 23:04:50: In Reply to: Help!!! Where is Thermostat??? posted by bnmbrian on September 26, 2003 at 22:59:45: Start with the radiator, the lower coolant hose that goes upward towards the motor. That goes directly in the thermostat housing. Little tip, you gotta drain all of the radiator plus the left side of the block. Once you do that, STILL coolant will spill when you undo the hose. Once you undo the hose, it will make it easier for you to undo the 3 12mm bolts on the thermostat housing. Tap it LIGHTLY with a soft mallet and it will pop lose. Then the thermostat will come unglued and probably more fluid will come out and then you'll have to sop it up on top of the tranny. :) The other side of the radiator, the side that goes on the pulley side of the motor (front), that goes into the waterpipe which is directly above the water pump. DOnt' mess with that. Do you have a Chilton's manual? They are cheap and you can get them at any parts store. Haynes doens't really cover the VE30DE motor. Chilton's is the only way to go. Unless you find a good deal on the factory service manual. Check ebay, I got mine for less than $20 shipped... used. Hope this helps. : I'm pretty sure I've got a thermostat sticking so I'd like to change it...but....I CAN'T find it!!! Is it the first section on the block following the top hose from the radiator? : Thanks a lot Replys:

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: Start with the radiator, the lower coolant hose that goes upward towards the motor. That goes directly in the thermostat housing. Little tip, you gotta drain all of the radiator plus the left side of the block. Once you do that, STILL coolant will spill when you undo the hose. Once you undo the hose, it will make it easier for you to undo the 3 12mm bolts on the thermostat housing. Tap it LIGHTLY with a soft mallet and it will pop lose. Then the thermostat will come unglued and probably more fluid will come out and then you'll have to sop it up on top of the tranny. :) : The other side of the radiator, the side that goes on the pulley side of the motor (front), that goes into the waterpipe which is directly above the water pump. DOnt' mess with that. : Do you have a Chilton's manual? They are cheap and you can get them at any parts store. Haynes doens't really cover the VE30DE motor. Chilton's is the only way to go. Unless you find a good deal on the factory service manual. Check ebay, I got mine for less than $20 shipped... used. Hope this helps. : : : I'm pretty sure I've got a thermostat sticking so I'd like to change it...but....I CAN'T find it!!! Is it the first section on the block following the top hose from the radiator? : : Thanks a lot