Thermostat replacement 03-08 Corolla (video car 06 xrs)

[@stuntdriver2147]

No, No, No - Jigger pin has to be at the 12 o'clock position - although I have to say you removing the radiator was a slick trick. thanks for posting - Remember jigger @ 12 no matter what car its a gravity thing.

[@edarr85]

I know...I should know better but I'm human..lol thanks for the input

[@johnmcminn9455]

I took the alternator away, the seat for the thermostat needed scraping. The pentafrost A1 fluid is 30$ too They are phasing it out because it has 1 extra organic ingredient The H in HOAT, making it incomparable with all the other Red OAT . Beck Arnley, Peak, all the Toyota Lexis long life OAT stuff , is not recommended to mix the two. Organic Acid

[@MrSsandwichman69]

Thanks for the info

[@benjiquis3_]

Im so confused what has to be at 12:00 ?

[@robertraman6307]

Is the jigger pin there for releasing air from the coolant lines in the engine?

[@brinho109]

I did this for my XRS in November, it had the same symptoms. It was a pain but glad I did it. I wish I used your method, much more simpler and quicker.

[@louis4558]

Well made video with great commentary. Appreciate that most definite. Thank you

[@goldwolf0606]

Good video. Nice frames. Nice mechanical technique. Good explanation… even gave part number…😂 bled the system too. Well done video A+

[@Lucy00682]

Great job...I have a 98 Corolla and the engine looks just like my car's. So now I know the work that has to be done to remove thermostat. Thanks

[@daviddietz2287]

❤ getting it done no more or less awkward than you said 😅 prefer your way instead taking off the alternator. Thanks 🙏

[@christen1075]

One mechanics tip when you don’t have a magnetic socket is to take a small piece of scrap paper and wedge the nut into the socket using that scrap piece of paper as the wedge to hold a socket in place. Works most of the time, and helps keep your language such that your mother would be proud.

[@Wiccang]

I've always just used grease on the inside of the socket to hold it in place

[@christen1075]

@@Wiccang also a good one. Years ago serious craftsman made a small insert that fit into any socket weather was quarter inch three eights inch or half inch and that insert was magnetic. I lost that little gizmo in my toolbox was stolen years ago. I should see if they still make something like that

[@RockeyDAproductions]

thanks for the video, helps us keep this turd on the road for a little bit longer. The heads are warped in cylinder three is reporting a misfire and is getting a lot of fluid in it and at the same time the thermostat doesn't open up and that's what caused the problem originally. we're just going to bypass it and run this car till it doesn't run anymore. which is going to be very soon. it just have to make a few junkyard trips and its replacement van will be on the road

[@hassemsadiq]

Really awesome tip every other video says take the belt of and alternator your ways is far better thanks for educating

[@vbidou17]

Good video. For your information the damaged "Kuzeh" thermostat seems to be OEM. This what Toyota Retailer in France sold me. Only on mine, the Toyota logo was added.

[@BomJimmy]

good video ...but you missed to keep the air bleed pin vent toward top side. You placed it downward (seen between fingers at lower side at 13:31) Proper position is visible at 9:07 , before removal .

[@SageRaccoon]

Yup thought the same thing and hope he goes in and turns it towards the top postion.

[@MnHondaSi]

What happens if it doesn’t get properly fixed

[@benjiquis3_]

what pin?

[@BomJimmy]

@@benjiquis3_ get one, you will easily see it.

[@daveb1523]

Yeah-- good catch. A pro tip for the pro

[@AmeriFanPicker]

I gotta do this real soon. Got a new OEM tstat, radiator, water pump, upper and lower hoses. Had my fan off a couple months ago to do the starter and noticed some dried coolant in two corners. Had the tstat replaced about 2.5 years ago at a shop (I was working on the road). I knew whatver aftermarket crap tstat they used wouldn’t last. Also…you’re not supposed to use the red straight. Did you dilute with diatilled and just forget to film it? And those air bleeder funnels work fantastic.

[@clusa3721]

Anika Molino is right. I also read that " It is a reasonable theory to why the jiggle valve needs to be in a certain position". Also, there are several theories about the right position of the jiggle which has to do with the air trapped inside and this jiggle in that small hole allow that air to escape when water is boiling and reaching even 200 degrees! Some others are experimenting placing the jiggle area at other positions just to experiment with it. The state you found your old thermostat is telling you something! And then, when you took off the old one the jiggle it was at 12 position. You installed the new one at 6:30position. Please, let us know how your car is doing. Thank you! Dec 2020

[@edarr85]

Doing great..drives just fine

[@noorkhaleel4449]

Thank you brother, I got the same issue now gata get it done

[@nateb118]

You laugh at your own jokes.... lol; I do that too. Nothing like tickling your own funny bone.😂

[@drnozzel]

Good job, love not having to pull the alternator.

[@mudflapp]

Just did this with an 07 corolla and the clearance is tricky. I had to take the bottom stud out, there wasn't clearance to fit the housing or the nut onto it. The swivel and the comment below about the paper were key. There's very little clearance to get threads started.

[@tomasmartinez7349]

My question is , what type of Coil Packs Do You have on your XRS ? I am interested on buying a set .

[@MMMmyshawarma]

Tip, if you don't have a magnetic socket, take a small piece of paper and jam the nut into the socket into the paper. Should hold decent enough to not let the nut fall.

[@AmeriFanPicker]

Also…..just putting a magnet…like a refrigerator magnet UNDER that stud will help for when you drop the nut trying to get it back on!

[@Lucy00682]

Great camera work

[@starr7711]

Will this completely empty the coolant? You remember how much coolant it took to fill?

[@edarr85]

Not completely but 2 gallons should be more than enough

[@rashaadswanson6687]

There's a drain plug on the back of the engine/block, you can get to it from the top on the driver's side. It looks exactly like an out door door faucet, it's a 10mm bolt, easy to get to.

[@4423422]

Best to drain down the coolant before you start work

[@benjaminthomas9480]

You won't have to take it all out if you do it like this though

[@bhenrichs30]

Once the coolant went down after temp wouldn't u add more to top it off

[@jasonc934]

I'm having the same issues on m 05 Corolla XRS with 105K miles. I'm going to try this method instead of the taking out the alternator. How long did it take you?

[@edarr85]

Like an hour

[@mariosalmeron6933]

I have a Toyota celica and I am wondering your housing doesn’t comes with a gasket

[@edarr85]

the gasket is on the thermostat

[@albertaguilar681]

Helped a lot!!!!! Thanks for video!!!!

[@AmeriFanPicker]

I got P0128 so I'm guessing it's my stat in my 04 matrix xrs. Don't notice the temp gauge really all that low though. Maybe sensor?

[@edarr85]

Does the gauge take a long time to come up?

[@AmeriFanPicker]

AllFromA_Phone not really. Honestly I didn't. Price much symptoms at all. Had a shop replace it and all seems well. Just didn't have time to do the work myself.

[@Nana-uf4qw]

Jiggle pin should have been oriented 12 o'clock?

[@edarr85]

Yes but it really makes no difference

[@edarr85]

On this car

[@dankennedy6925]

@@edarr85 absolutely on all cars it lets air through

[@shisui1369]

My 03 Toyota Echo isn't passing smog because its saying "CATALYST MONITOR NOT READY" I've already drove the car a few hundred miles and no luck. I was recommend to try this and replace the thermostat would it be possible this actually might help? Car is at 220,000 Miles. Thanks

[@victormurira1838]

So helpful, thank you

[@maxmustermann9793]

thank you a lot for sharing !

[@TaylorZ2]

Great video but how did new thermostat work? Wish you posted an after installation vid showing temp gauge as you're driving.

[@shuahyang5128]

Good video man keep it up

[@MatteoTodd]

Great job. Ty

[@jwill9877]

I like your style but it's equally easy to pull off the alternator for even more room. Just saying

[@chaddiusmoore7533]

Good share, Ty

[@4423422]

The rubber at the edge of the thermostat acts as a gasket?

[@edarr85]

Yes

[@Jaden-up3bg]

GOOD STUFF

[@FireSlayer85]

What size swivel did you use?

[@edarr85]

1/4 inch

[@stuntdriver2147]

Next time drain the rad first and place the jigger in the 12 o’clock position its supposed to be on top to allow air n pressure to equalize when refilling the system.

[@marcioshandow9877]

Very good man.

[@ritabelmontes7650]

My Toyota Corolla 2003 do my fan have to be on at all time it only turn on when the ac on

[@adlthn16]

Do you fix it? I have the same problem here

[@lordmulgath]

Do you know the part # for the outer edge gasket on the thermostat?

[@tele3phono]

16325-62010

[@waynevincent2294]

You say you used a swivel, do you mean a joint socket?

[@Bunnytoes666]

6:00 mark. I TRIED that 1/4" swivel 10mm setup and couldn't get the socket on well enough to grab the nut! Had to go buy a Serpentine Tensioner tool and remove the alt. And trust me, I'm not a "give up" type of guy! I even swung the rad out of the way for better access to it and still couldn't get that socket on!!!

[@benjaminthomas9480]

In my 2007 corolla, I didn't have space to get a 1/4" swivel and socket all the way onto the nut. I may have had more trouble because the long bolt the nut goes onto goes all the way to the back of the socket, making it harder to get a short socket all the way down over it. I had to take the alternator out. It doesn't look like there is a difference in space between this 06 and mine, so you should be ready to take the alternator out. If you still want to try with the swivel, grease the joints on it first and maybe try a longer socket.

[@AbdiPianoChannel]

Mine gets hot but some times there is no heat comes in

[@jaylitton8542]

How much coolent do I need after this process

[@edarr85]

about 2 gallons

[@izzacbeaner]

@@edarr852 gallons or quarts?

[@edarr85]

@@izzacbeaner 2 gallons of coolant

[@fireyourrocketts]

Hate them engineers, why do they have to put the thermostat in such a pain in the neck to reach area??? I have to do this and I am not exited about it!

[@stuntdriver2147]

Also invest $20 for a new FelPro valvecover gasket and save all the ooze on the front of the motor.

[@edarr85]

Check out my other videos..Ive done better than a gasket..:)

[@edgarcx3447]

How are you at 3k RPM at only 55 mph?

[@edarr85]

in 5th

[@kevinsomers9193]

jiggle pin should be at 12 o clock.....remember how the old one came out? Good helpful video though

[@edarr85]

Yes..just a little brain fart..still bled fine no issues

[@edgenet1]

Just one bone-headed move Drain the rad 1st much cleaner.

[@barrymcdermott1723]

Thanks.

[@RaulLopez-nz8pl]

Very helpful I had to do this today on my 05 xrs

[@realmenservegod8229]

How much was the parts??

[@edarr85]

idk...its not expensive...the most expensive thing is coolant

[@MasterShiFu714]

That coolant spillage was fuqd bro 😂

[@PHAESTOS64]

Hitting the thumb with a hammer, then sighing n' so on... lol

[@LoverofSunflowernBees]

Okay why is your air conditioner on ?

[@WhiteBisonWhisperer-SU]

Bleeder pin goes up, now you'll have an air bubble caught in your system.

[@SR_KSERIES]

Is there a performance one like TRD?

[@edarr85]

+sr kseries not sure..

[@08corollaxrsswap88]

Yes on mwr it's costs just as much as the OEM one they have a 170° f and a 160°f one

[@markvega5326]

Lol the one that you took off has the old school Toyota logo on it it's a TRD 1 it's meant to run at 170ﾟ keeps your car running just a little bit color but your gasket was messed up you can buy them from monkey wrench racing for about $35 I'm running one and my celica GTS

[@t-money10]

Doing this tmw...

[@bangbangnin9ergang808]

Damn your rpm never drops.😂

[@DrawnOutLifeCoaching]

What size is the swivel??

[@edarr85]

1/4

[@ritabelmontes7650]

On my 2003 Toyota Corolla is the fan have to be on at all time

[@juliorubalcava95]

What size nuts were on there

[@edarr85]

8 i believe

[@SR_KSERIES]

Are you going to track this car?

[@edarr85]

sr kseries No just a fun daily..

[@blisterbrain]

I'm about to do this...had to buy the gasket separate for like $5 plus $5 shipping from Autozone, and that was the cheapest I could find. Ridiculous! F*ing rubber ring cost that much...

[@MrTeazeer]

I've done the same thing one month ago to my 2003 matrix xrs! Im also having an issue with the idle, it idles at 2000rpm and sometimes more, I replaced the IAC but there is some shaft play in the butterfly, I'll probably have to buy a new throttle body... Any ideas ?

[@edarr85]

MrTeazeer yea the throttle body would be my next guess. They get worn out over time and cause idle issues

[@MrTeazeer]

I saw that yours idle pretty high too! 1800 same problem ?

[@edarr85]

MrTeazeer yea it's only sometimes..I'm saving to get the IM and TB fro street werks

[@jeremyhundley3142]

I had the same problem. Tapping the gas pedal will get it to idle lower once its warmed up- but is only temporary! Check GenVibe forums for the 2004 Vibe GT TB fix once you replace it

[@jrasky]

Pulling alternator is no biggy. That would leave so much more access. I could do this whole job so much easier that way and in the same amount of time.

[@HunterReed-n8i]

Anyone watching this video: he did a good job EXCEPT he didn't make sure the pin on the thermostat was in the TOP position, 12 o'clock! This was a big mistake!

[@HunterReed-n8i]

NOOOOOOOO! THE JIGGER PIN BRO!!!

[@edarr85]

lol don't know how many comments I have had like this...its not that deep car ran just fine and bled just fine

[@HunterReed-n8i]

@@edarr85 Hey great to hear man! It's still an important detail that should be addressed for the people who've never done this job and want to do it correctly.

[@wharriso29]

On another episode of the sandals mechanic...

[@henrypuchuela3812]

Kuzeh is/was OEM for Toyota so you are wrong sir.

[@SR_KSERIES]

Is it necessary to replace radiator cap?

[@edarr85]

sr kseries no as long as it's not bad

[@danstonge91]

Dude, why are your RPM's so high. My son has a 06 Corolla and it doesn't rev that high on the highway. And you installed thermostat incorrectly. That small hole with little pin needs to be at the top

[@edarr85]

lol..1..this is an xrs..has a 2zz. comes with variable valve time Lift intelligence know as VVTLI FOR SHORT.. Has An extra cam lobe that gets activated at about 6800 rpm..like Hondas Vtech...and on the bleeder dial...its not a big deal ..had the car like that for its entire life with never any problems of overheating. sold this car a year ago now

[@izzacbeaner]

@@edarr85Did this solve the temperature gauge issue? My 05 xrs is doing the same thing with the temp gauge.

[@DhalNaath]

thats an OEM thermostat you took out. Toyota doesnt make anything. they use vendors and they change manufacturing

[@superkari28]

hi watch your video again you put the new thermostat on the wrong way the pin that thermostat had should be on the top not on down side..your putting it wrong..because of wrong way set up i still gives you like

[@ivelisserodiguez4462]

El termostato ests mal montado va con la valvulita de escape hacia riba

[@gatesofsouls]

Remove the alternator. Makes life much easier

[@fernandohood5542]

Mine came without the gasket.

[@JohnMatabane-ud5gr]

No no the jigger pin need to be on the other position,next to 12 clock

[@edarr85]

lol this is only the millionth comment about it

[@aumaum5116]

U set the breeder for thermostat wrong,, it should be at the top

[@vallaloco2627]

*** JUST ATTACH A MAGNET TO THE TOPSIDE OF THE EXTENSION N IT SHOULD WRK JUST FINE ***

[@garysperry1569]

you put your thermostat up side down it wont work right

[@johnsanders9995]

incorrectly installed... Bleed valve needs to be at the top not the side. Only way to bleed air out of the system

[@edarr85]

lol wierd I had no problem bleeding it..thanks for your input...also as long as it's not facing down it's fine

[@poitevienphilip]

It was easier to remove the alternator first.

[@benztech2262]

You installed it upside down.

[@vallaloco2627]

*** THERMOSTA HAS A DIMPLE SHOULD B AT 12 O'CLOCK POSITION ***

[@victorpaulo3594]

Vc instalou errado, o pino tembq estar 12h

[@donkeyrhomper]

didnt even need a swivel

[@MrShazmic]

Bro, what happened to your thumb bro?!

[@gabrielfalagrong4680]

Thanks it helps me a lot man.