Thermostat - Replacement (2001 JEEP Cherokee 4.0)

NEW Thermostat (STANT 45358)
gasket (FEL-PRO 35630)

[@markharris2778]

Great video. Thanks for not wasting our time with a 15 minute introduction. Thanks for stopping so we could see it was a 13 mm socket. Fantastic and quick and to point.

[@tomcarter9580]

Who is here and knows Dodge Dakota uses the same engine set up? Ty for the upload. Fine job.

[@SuperBobby1974]

Protecting the serpentine belt and pulley bearings with plastic bag. Great idea!

[@brendabaldwin13]

Drill tiny hole on thermostat at the top ,after filling with coolant unscrew the temp sensor until you see bubbles coming out this is how you burp the cooling system,of course let it idle while burping ,or you could park on a bit of a hill and take the radiator cap off ,,always use stant or Mopar , thermostats,it's cheep insurance ,,justsayn.

[@Amarillobymorning777]

Excelente advice

[@brandonesparza582]

What was the torque on this? Getting ready to do mine tomorrow

[@kane-kk]

housing bolt 20N.m(15Ft-lbs) Be careful of overtorque as the housing is made of aluminum.

[@Ih8liarsandusers]

He clearly stated in the video what the torque was!

[@ferruleTrash]

May I ask the partnumber for the sensor on the thermostat housing

[@kane-kk]

MOPAR #56027873

[@Gunmetalbluejeeptjs]

My thermostat has a little hole for air bubbles I guess and I put that in the 10oclock position, is that gonna be fine ?

[@kane-kk]

I don't know. But there was no hole in the new thermostat, so I don't think there's a problem.

[@ianmackenzie686]

I'm kinda inexperienced at this. Can you please tell me what grit emory/sandpaper to use to clean the mating surfaces?

[@kane-kk]

Plastic Razor Scraper Blades, Wire Brush(Brass), Sandpaper(1500 Grit) I think it's okay if you use grit 800-2000.

[@ianmackenzie686]

@@kane-kk Nice. Thanks!

[@deegaw11]

Any particular reason why you went with the 180 thermostat instead of the 195 degree? How’s it running and did gas mileage or heat during the winter change?

[@kane-kk]

When using a 195 degree thermostat, it was always 210 degrees even in winter. As soon as the car stopped, it exceeded 210 degrees. I thought that such a condition was not good for the radiator, so I used a 180 degree thermostat. Now it is below 210 degrees if the car is moving even in the summer. I don't know the change in gas mileage.

[@deegaw11]

@@kane-kk I recently picked up my first xj and it would slowly exceed 210 while idling for a couple minutes. I just ordered the same thermostat you used so hopefully that will fix my issue.

[@kane-kk]

@@deegaw11 The housing of the old thermostat is fragile, so be careful not to overtighten it. Thank you for watching.

[@deegaw11]

@@kane-kk I ordered a new housing since it wasn’t expensive and I mind as well change it since it has to come off. Thank you for the tips!

[@jessebenell8823]

Is it necessary to drain the radiator?

[@mikehall9831]

No, but when you pull the housing off it will spill onto your belt and water pump. I didn't drain it but no biggie to me, had a nice big pan underneath to catch the dripping.

[@jessetimmerman3548]

did you need to redrill a new hole into the new thermostat since the old one had that pass through hole?

[@kane-kk]

I didn't open a hole.

[@JacobEcret]

It has a bypass built in

[@ericaswayzee2588]

So you’re not gonna explain a damn thing huh. Thanks for nothing.

[@jacobmckinney9796]

How about at least explaining the process or even showing what the hell you are doing.

[@donnienicholson4162]

Who does a video and not explain what they doing 🤣 you did so many unnecessary things...lol whats the grocery bag for?? Lol

[@Ih8liarsandusers]

He doesn't work for you, if you want him to narrate, then pay him ...it is clear what is going on in the video and what the bag is for.....male Karen demanding someone do something for them for free....you are disgusting

[@upsetinstinct718]

Grocery bag to protect the belt and pulleys from the coolant inside the thermostat housing. Usually a lot more coolant will come out, but my guess is that he drained enough that only a little, if any came out of the housing.

[@markharris2778]

I wish every video was like this. You don’t need talking. You just need to watch what they do.