How Do You Replace The Thermostat Of A 1999 Pontiac Grand Am SE?
If the thermostat in your 1999 Pontiac Grand Am SE stops working, you run the risk of the engine overheating and warping. The repair bill to have an engine machined can be several thousand dollars. When you notice the temperature gauge going higher than normal, it is time to change the thermostat. It is likely that engine buildup has accumulated around the thermostat and has caused a mechanical failure. It’s better to spend a few dollars to replace the thermostat then to allow it to become a costlier job. Locate the thermostat housing by following the top radiator hose from the radiator to the Pontiac’s intake. The hose connects to the metal thermostat housing. Remove the radiator hose from the thermostat housing. Loosen the band clamp that secures the hose to the thermostat housing by using a screwdriver to turn the screw on the clamp counterclockwise. Pull the hose off the housing. Remove the bolts that secure the thermostat housing to the intake with a 10-mm wrench and pull up on th
