Replacing Thermostat on 1999 Nissan Altima GXE

How I've replaced a faulty thermostat in my old-school 1999 Nissan Altima, this car worked in a few films and I'd like to keep it around - this is an easy job if you take it slow - and on cold days a fully open thermostat can chill the engine and not let the interior of the car have heating, usually a good symptom is at high speed highway driving in the winter the engine temperature gauge will go down, but stay warm when doing city driving. For part two in this series I'll be doing a coolant flush, with Nissan Blue Coolant. (I am not a professional mechanic.)
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[@emporeraizen1695]

Thermostat I have came with a rubber o ring, but the housing with the three bolts won't go flush while the o ring is on. I spent 2 hours trying to make it work. This is a lifesaver. Thank you

[@lutherbrown3212]

Well done, very informative and helpful ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@jorge9503]

God video sir!

[@icyboy3535]

How long should I wait for it to dry before I tighten it hard ?

[@davshaw5]

They don’t have a rubber gasket that goes between the two parts?

[@Simpliant]

Yes you can do the RTV or the Gasket, I chose the factory method.

[@jmccain753]

My car is leakin coolant from the clamp of the hose right above the thermostat..can somebody please tell me the name of that hose so i can replace it?

[@hodawg7762]

Did you ever figure this out? Let me know if so.

[@davshaw5]

They don’t have a rubber gasket that goes between?

[@Simpliant]

They sell a gasket version, I just went for the OG approach.

[@Ahakartune]

Do you still have to add Rtv paste if it comes with the rubber gasket ? Sorry if it’s a stupid question just wondering tho same issue my car won’t get hot at all

[@Simpliant]

Up to you - just don't get any in the tubes.

[@thethinker6257]

Bro, you need to clean the heater... It s behind the Dashboard.