Very smart with the systematic way of removing and lining up screws, bolts, etc.

Thanks

Great video now I know how to work on my Byuryurk

You know a 2001 Buick is supposed to use Dex-Cool right dexcool only

Great video with (importantly) good advice!! Thank you sir!

I changed one of these n a 96 3.1 Lumina I had and it was not too hard. On my 2000 Century I tried last weekend and quickly found out that this is a PITA. May just go to a shop? Too much crap to remove. My stat is not closing all the way I think.

Does it really need a gasket since the new thermostat has a rubber gasket around it? When you take out the original thermostat is there old gasket material on the tube that connects to the housing?🤔

Im about to change the thermostat on my 2003.. same engine, same aggravating job.. thanks for the information

When you make a video do all the steps, don't say this is the hardest part and then skip over it And it looks like you were skipping over a lot of other things too so it would show the things and more people would be like it

I am vehicle illiterate, so I really needed to see the whole thing. Sorry bro

How long does this take?

Thank u brother

Why did you have to replace the thermostat three times?

Is it the Same on 1999 Buick LeSabre???

394.00 at Firestone😆😆😆 15.00 diy😆😆😆😆😆

Should i sell my 2004 Buick Century? Only 109,000 miles? Purrs like a tiger.

It's not possible to put that thermostat in backwards is it ? I've replaced mine and the engine temperature is erratic , sometimes getting very hot.

Few extra bucks get a gasket maker tube. I'd suggest high temp gasket maker. Appreciate the location of the thermostat. I'm a bodyman watching you with the straight wrench was killing me lol Ratchet wrench is where it's at. That's if my electric ratchet don't fit and can't get a swivel on it lol. I'm spoiled great video thank you!

The Mechanical standard maintenance on these cars are not too friendly. It's a shame, because my 2004 Century, at 110,000 miles is great. I just use it for groceries and trips to the coffee shop, "Sunday driver". It cruises down the road like a charm.

Hey where's the next step putting the I ring and thermostat back in

why you never came back

Start. from. Beginning

Thank you for the tutorial. I've changed a few thermostats on a 3.1 engine and they are located in weird spot that isn't mechanic friendly. However , the water pump is a piece of cake.

Hey quick question how did you drop that black bar on the left side of the motor? Mine won't budge at all.

He should've showed the whole process.

Park a 2000 Buick Century on a Hill with the front end about 10 inches or more, higher then the back end... When opening coolant system... That will force all the air to the top of the engine... Then with engine running at operating temp. With heater controls set on high... Bleed coolant nut on motor... ware radiator hose goes on motor near thermostat ... A brass threaded plug.... Sticking straight up... Plug is10mm I beleave ... once broker loose... use a light socket, or Tiny vice grips... Because coolant will be hot flowing from the bleeder hole... I used a wrench the first time... And the plug hit the driveway... 4 minutes to find it... And ir burned my fingers also... So mechanic gloves will be nice also... Last... do not over tighten.... Easy to strip hole ... I put car front on ramps works perfect... Also... if water pump goes out... must drain old coolant from engine, radiator, hoses, and coolant tank... Metal shavings from bad water pump bearing .... Will cause new water pump to go bad prematurly ... SUCKS but true.....

Thank you so much brother great video and info 💪💪💪💪💪

Just stop talking so much do the work

I lost a screw on the throttle body and now my car won’t start it starts abs cuts out? Any help?

Chances are if it looked like it was seeping coolant and it's overheating your lower intake manifolds were leaking and you were getting low on coolant.

This is why I'm glad I own a 2011 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor instead of a GM or Chrysler turd

REALLY COM ON NOW U REALLY TOLD US YOU DIDN'T SHOW US.

Was it the thermostat??

WRONG WRONG WRONG. You do NOT have to take off the bottom bolt on the housing. You can clearly see the bolt hole on that side of the housing is slotted, allowing you to remove the top bolt first and then LOOSEN the bottom bolt, not completely remove.

If it's a newer Buick it should have a rubber gasket around the thermostat. Which you don't need a gasket any longer.

Make sure the coolant system is bled and change the cap. Happened to me. No problem since

at what temperature does the thermostat open, and how many pounds is the radiator cap? i have had problems with my buick?

With all due respect to all of you out there. Before assuming it's the thermostat or water pump. Please be sure all of the air in the coolant system is purged. If air is trapped in the coolant system it will cause it to overheat and not let the coolant flow properly. Just fyi.

ive been tuned in for 5 years waiting for this break to end... wheres the other part?!?

Best advice yet thank you very

Did you ever do a waterpump video sir this video was very helpful

It’s stupid shit like this that makes me buy fords. No way should a thermostat be that much work to get to! Kiss my ass GM

My cars engine gets extremely hot to the touch almost scalding, but the temp gauge needle stays at the middle or right under the middle. The issue I’m having is that the low coolant sign is on but the radiator reservoir is full. Anyone have any idea what could cause the light to turn on. It happens after driving for 1 hr.

I watch the guy pulling engine in less than 40 minutes the other day on KZbin

great video I need video of how to get all that shit out of the way

First off there is NO gasket used on the 3.1 engine! When you buy the correct thermostat it will have a rubber gasket attached to it! Second Doorman sells a new housing that has a slot for the lower bolt. That way you do not need to remove the bolt after that. www.autozone.com/cooling-heating-and-climate-control/thermostat/dorman-thermostat/524802_812195_0 www.autozone.com/cooling-heating-and-climate-control/thermostat

Thanks for the video, now I will remove the throttle body to get to the bottom screw. New subscriber Brian, thanks again and keep up the good videos!

Thanks for the video. It took me a while to find this. Car running hot and no pressure on either of the radiator hoses. Whats up? I got a thermostat but have not attempted to install it yet.

Should change a/c thermostat at same time. Don't for get to bleed your coolant valves. You can tell if your thermostat is bad by dropping it into a pot of boiling water and it should open if not its bad.

Car become alot of work ,l see why shop will clean you out. I've helped friends on cars ,you will be sore the next day. SCARED HANDS. MINE is stuck open.