Replacing 2012 Chevy Cruze Thermostat Housing

[@brucemccormack2308]

Hands down the best tutorial on replacing the Cruze thermostat, and I've watched them all! My engine is slightly different, but I was able to make it work. Thanks for the upload.

[@stryker334]

What do you have? Mine is a little different too. I have a 14' with the 1.8L

[@johngilgannon9444]

I'm not sure which engine this is, but it's definitely different than the 2012 Cruze 1.4L Turbo I'm working on now. The thermostat on mine is on the passenger side.

[@Atouk]

13,742 views with only 93 up-votes. See, this is what's wrong with you creatins. This video was excellent. It was simple, covered all the bases, and didn't even need narration. The music sucked, but, turn that down anyway. My 2012 Cruze is getting this treatment when the parts arrive WITH a new coolant reservoir and cap. Awesome video, J. Barraza.

[@jaba1965]

Appreciate de comments.

[@emilycameron4520]

Great tutorial! I just picked up a replacement at O'Reilly's it's of course, plastic. I hope it will last.

[@QuangPham-hm7fm]

The original is also plastic lol

[@Myinfinityclub]

Nice video I have the same car why did you change thermostats water outlet? Was you losing coolant?

[@jaba1965]

For no apparent reason, overheating warning came on, and I thought it was the thermostat again. I ordered a new one. When I got to replaced it, I broke the plastic housing.

[@kinggage]

@@jaba1965 did the new thermostat fix your overheating warning??

[@jaba1965]

It broke when I was replacing the thermostat. It was overheating. And yes it was leaking.

[@liliangel101]

How much RTV did you use to stop the leak at the top port for the throttle body heater inlet pipe? I have a small leak there and was wondering how much you used and where you applied it? Just the rim or the inside too?

[@jaba1965]

I don't remember. Unfortunately, I no longer own this vehicle.

[@jeremylewis9634]

Is there supposed to be an o-ring or gasket that goes between the housing and the oil cooler pipe? I replaced my housing and have a leak there. Did you use only the gasket goop? Thanks, great video!

[@jaba1965]

I don't know for sure. Mine broke, so I replaced the whole thing with a new makeshift hose. As off today, no leaks.

[@maxwellholmes704]

have the same issues

[@Mpriest_Jams]

Thats not the thermostat housing people. Thats a water outlet, themo is on the front left of engine when looking at engine.... edit, the difference is it not being turbo

[@johnratliff4594]

It has been a while, 201, since I changed the hosing with this same all metal housing but I've recently had another cooling problem. I removed just the thermostat portion for flushing the system only to discover that the housing assembly didn't include the thermostat. Go figure!

[@jackblack9872]

AMAZING VIDEO TUTORIAL!!!!! PERFECT!

[@gavin_hill]

After some use, how do you rate the aftermarket metal casing? It is designed to be better than the plastic after all. Thanks for any help in advance.

[@jaba1965]

Hello, So far, it's working great. No issues.

[@jeremybert2222]

8 mm socket? Do you mean an E8 socket? The head on those fastners appear to require an inverse torx socket (namely an E8) unless an 8 mm hex just so happens to fit?

[@adrianmartinez3335]

Do I have to drain the coolant

[@jaba1965]

Yes, y But you could try to recycle as much as you can. Make sure there is no debris or buildup.

[@VictorGonzalez-uc4qt]

What’s there a reason why you replaced it? My engine marks as overheating so it’s affecting the A/C do you think replacing the thermostat will fix that issue? 🤔

[@jaba1965]

The fan was in turbo mode. Did not have overheating problems. Don't know if replacing it will fix your overhearing problems. Sorry.

[@webster8004]

Hey Victor just incase you haven't gotten the "overheating" problem solved yet i'd start with the temperature sensor on the passenger side of the radiator. that's what it was for me

[@hammerhead6537]

Thank you for the detailed video!

[@albertgomez6855]

Did you use a torx socket for the housing bolts

[@davemcclure5561]

I am on what will be my 6th thermostat in a couple years.. I replace and reset engine light.. All is perfect for a few months.. Then all the sudden the fan starts roaring and check engine light comes on.. Do I try a 3rd different brand or would it have something to do with the housing as well since I haven't replaced the housing at all.. Any ideas would be great... T.i.a.

[@jaba1965]

Not a bad idea, you won't know until you try. This is how mechanical fixing works. Just keep in mind, I replaced mine because it broke. Then one connector broke because of the removal of the housing... so, expect a domino effect. Good luck.

[@maxwellholmes704]

@@jaba1965 at 1.11 min of the video ... im looking to replace that pipe you show us ..how it calls please ?

[@Bilo5x]

Make sure your vehicle doesn't have a recall on that part... I just found out about that when I put a thermostat housing in mine for the third time smh I didn't know there were so many recalled parts for the 2012

[@davemcclure5561]

@@Bilo5x wow . That's crazy.. I'm pretty sure I looked up the vin at one time but couldn't find any recalls... I think it's a decent little car but they all need recalled 😂😂😂

[@Bilo5x]

@@davemcclure5561 yeah I didn't know about all the damn recalls til about 2 days ago 😒...

[@jamesr124]

Great video! Where did you purchase that housing and thermostat from?

[@jaba1965]

I ordered it from carparts.com

[@leo235011]

how did you replace the vacum plug I think I broke mine too

[@jaba1965]

I didn't want to buy a replacement. So, I bought 2 black hoses of different sizes and made one hose with a coupling. Since, where it connects on the other size is a different diameter. But I think you are better off, buying the replacement.

[@taylorharrison5667]

J. Barraza where can you buy the replacement and what is the actual name of it ?

[@sergiovalenciahimi5115]

Hey, how do you fix that leak!? I was the same problem after replace my Housing Thermostat and put new coolant!

[@jaba1965]

Yes I did, I think I responded to a similar question in the comments below. I end up fabricating a hose that connected the thermostat to the other point of origin.

[@langspeedcycle]

Don't forget to bleed the system afterwards!

[@johnathanmorton4584]

how do you perform that?

[@growingreens34]

would also like to know

[@rubenbearer4800]

@@growingreens34 if you are facing your windshield, there is a plastic nut on the upper left side of your radiator. The bolt head is on the side pointing towards your engine. Fill your reservoir, turn on the car and loosen the plastic bolt. When coolant starts to leak up you can tighten. Dont over tighten this bolt because you will destroy the bolt head the next time you take it off. Really simple after your first time.

[@stevencasteel1367]

Having this problem as we speak..that hose connection on top of the housing is leaking slightly..is that a problem? Also Idk if my fan is cutting on ..what temp should it kick on?

[@jaba1965]

Yes, the leaking will be a problem. The fan should kick in at one point in time, don't know at what temp. Sorry.

[@zxc232]

note that this is for 1.8L models and not 1.4L

[@taylorharrison5667]

Please help me where did you get the new vacuum pump line fitting mine just broke what is it called

[@jaba1965]

I did not buy one. I made ono, I bought two black hoses with different diameters. Just follow the line to where it connects on the back of the engine. Remove it and take it to autozone so they can see the diameters and buy the the black pipes with the correct diameters, also, you will need two bracing and a connector with a reduction to connect the pipes. I hope I make sense.

[@taylorharrison5667]

I see what your saying btw what you said makes sense it would just be nice if I could see exactly how you did yours ! This piece broke today and I was supposed to leave for the beach glad it broke while I was home

[@jaba1965]

@@taylorharrison5667 it is a quick fix. I bet, the hard part will be getting the black hoses and the metal connector with the reduction. For that, I recommend to go to an Ace hardware store, maybe the will also have the pressure hoses. Removing of the line on the back is not easy since there is not enough room, but you will get it out. As I said, it's a quick temporary fix. But you know what they "there is nothing more permanent than a temporary fix". I wish I coyld explain better, but you will figure it out, once you take a look.

[@taylorharrison5667]

J. Barraza I appreciate your advice I’m assuming your still driving your Cruze with temporary fix you did ? And btw what in the world is that line is called

[@jaba1965]

@@taylorharrison5667 no idea what is called. I no longer owned the cruze, but, after the temp - permanent fix, we drove it for about 4 months, with no problems.

[@maxwellholmes704]

at 1:11min of the video ...looking to replace that hose ...any idea how this is called ?

[@jaba1965]

No idea. I will suggest, that you look for an schematic were the thermostat, most of the times other parts are show.

[@maxwellholmes704]

I found it it’s called cooler oil pipe

[@bricknmotor]

Should I spend double the money for thermostat and housing or just get thermostat and what's a good price for both or either?

[@jaba1965]

Well, this is what I did. First three times y just bought thermostat. It cost me about $90 at O'Reilly, then second time I bough it in Ebay, took the one I bought at O'Reilly since it was still under warranty, so, it became my spare. This last time I broke the housing, I was forced to buy the housing (Ebay again) , and just happen that it came with the thermostat. I paid about $35. The quality of the housing is not that good. So, at the end of the day I end up with a spare after all. If you don't have to replace the housing, don't do it, I end up breaking the little black pipe and a little leaking, that I had to come back and fix. So, based on this experience, you can decide if is worth it.

[@bricknmotor]

@@jaba1965 thank you for the tip

[@growingreens34]

help! my vacuum plug broke too but I cant find it anywhere. what is the part number? or what do I search for?

[@jaba1965]

Sorry to hear that. I did not buy a new pipe. I fabricated one. If you follow the pipe to where it connects on the rear towards the passenger side, you will see that the diameter of the pipe is bigger. I bought two hoses with the diameters of the two ends (you can measure the lengths that you will need) joined them with a reduction coupling that has the two diameters. Get 4 bracings to connect everything. I hope I described it well.

[@raelsalas4020]

tnx por sharing. but...whats the name of the song? XD

[@raelsalas4020]

SORRY, GOT IT. "CREATIVE MINDS"

[@brucemccormack2308]

Loved the tutorial. I liked the song at first, but I hope I never hear it again. I probably heard it 100 times this weekend before and while changing the thermostat.