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  •  thirsty
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    car thermostat 
    1/2/2016 at 12:45 PM

    so who can recommend a place/person who can replace the thermostat in my 2002 sunfire for a reasonable price? also, what can I expect to pay?

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  •  Johnbisonbear
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    check DJM 
    1/2/2016 at 1:19 PM
    at 420 Pacific, Dad got one installed and it wasn't too costly.
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  •  Jeeper
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    1/2/2016 at 3:25 PM
    It's actually really easy to do yourself... I did mine on my sunfire by myself and I'm not very mechanically savvy.
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  •  peterbilt379L
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    YouTube it  
    1/2/2016 at 4:10 PM
    Usually its just a couple of nuts/bolts to take off. Just did one on a jimmy. $7 for the part and 10 min to do the job. What's the problem? No heat in the cab? Also could be a plugged heater core.
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  •  thirsty
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    wow 
    1/8/2016 at 12:46 PM
    so just had it priced out at local garage and they want over $200 to do it.
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  •  traveller
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    :) 
    1/8/2016 at 12:50 PM
    i wouldnt pay $200, its a cheap part and last shop rate i heard was $95hr which should be plenty time, id say DYI it or look for another shop
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  •  MrMechanic
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    depends which engine 
    1/8/2016 at 12:59 PM
    The only easy sunfish is an ohv 2.2 l. The ecotec engine involves removing the exhaust manifold to change it. So if that's the case, $200 sounds reasonable.
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  •  thirsty
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     thirsty
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    it 
    1/8/2016 at 1:44 PM
    is a 2.2 but I am not able to do this myself....no garage, no tools etc. so this is the only option.lol
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  •  Pray it Forward
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    msg me 
    1/8/2016 at 3:55 PM
    I have the same motor. I saw on Youtube it's simple and cheap. The part was $10 at Cdn Tire. It would take about 20 minutes. Will have to drain off some antifreeze (the hoses/engine block that are higher than thermostat will need to be drained). A pre-mixed jug of antifreeze is only about $10.00. I use a disposable pan from dollar store, a ratchet and screwdriver.
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  •  Pray it Forward
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    1/8/2016 at 3:55 PM
    double post  
     
    Edited by Pray it Forward, 2016-01-08 15:56:25
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