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thermostat on a neon? operating temp
by kclady38
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Oct 26, 2007 (5:19 pm)
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I suspect my thermostat is stuck. my car does not get to full operating temp. seems like the temperture gauge is stuck on open. I have to drive for a long time for it to even get close to being warm. heater works. how much will a place like goodyear charge to replace the thermostat?
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Re: thermostat on a neon? operating temp [kclady38]
by amunn
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Sep 15, 2008 (12:39 pm)
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Replying to: kclady38 (Oct 26, 2007 5:19 pm)
HI they definatly would want more than its worth to change the thermostat in your shoes i would do it myself or find a friednd to do it for free there is only 2 bolts holding it in just take them out pop the old thermostat out and put in new and stick er back on takes about 20 min max
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Re: thermostat on a neon? operating temp [kclady38]
by BIGDADDYHORTON
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Dec 05, 2008 (11:50 pm)
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Replying to: kclady38 (Oct 26, 2007 5:19 pm)
IF YOUR HEATER IS WORKING THEN THE THERMOSTAT IS WORKING, MY 97 HAS 2 FANS AND I LIVE IN TEXAS AND IN THE SUMMER IT STILL DOESN'T READ HALF WAY, IF THE HEATER IS WORKING AND THE CAR IS RUNNING FINE DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT. IF IT WAS STUCK OPEN IT WOULDN'T HEAT ENOUGH TO HAVE HEAT. AND DO IT YOURSELF.
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Re: Plymouth Neon Thermostat Housing Leak [irvinman]
by hellcat1988
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Apr 06, 2009 (4:47 am)
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Replying to: irvinman (Jan 30, 2007 8:09 am)
Yes that small rubber seal is correct, though color will probably vary by company that produces and sells it. The neon uses recessed seals on alot of the parts instead of the traditional compression gaskets. While this does not make them all reusable, it also makes them easier to replace if need be. I haven't had to replace anything but the head gasket on my first neon because some idiot silicone the hell out of it, but the others were reusable. Check the store's return policy. If they'll let you return it if it's not opened, get it and pull your thermostat. Check the seal to see if there's any place where it's cracked or squashed more then the rest of the gasket. If there is damage to the gasket, replace it. If not, take the new one back and keep looking for the leak.
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