Stuck Thermostat

[X~FACTOR]

I had my first overheat in my '97 X. It brought back memories of my Hot Rod Camaro. Hahaha...

Anyway, I thought all it needed was new coolant and a good flush. Uh-uh.

I figured it must be the Thermostat ($21.99 @ PepBoys) because...
1. While driving the heater blows cold air!
2. The upper Radiator Hose was trying suck the water from the Radiator (after shutting the engine) but couldn't because the water would not flow through the Thermostat housing.

All is well now. Total cost: $21.99 thermostat + $8.49 coolant.

Imagine how much it would cost if I took it to the mechanic! Scary!

 

[BradE.]

$21.99 for a thermostat?!?!?!!?!?!!?! Holy crap man, the most expensive one I have ever bought was maybe $6.

Is it an electronic thermostat or something?

 

[emon]

That's about right.

I had a similar problem before...

Auto Zone has it listed for $4.99 but it was half the size of the original one. I went to Pep Boys and they have the right part number and it cost $24.