Notes: Temperature 195 Degrees; Seal Included Seal Included; OE Temperature
Bypass Plate Diameter: 1.2"
Flange Diameter (With Seal): 2.31"
Flange Diameter (Without Seal): 2.125"
Height from Flange to Bottom: 1.45"
Height from Flange to Top of Bridge: 0.79"
OE Part Number: 12597583, 10238201, 12557859, 12632948, 12563335, 31368377, 8245578590
Temperature (F): 195 Degrees
UPC: 033342062467
Part Description: 2000 Chevrolet K3500 OE Type Engine Coolant Thermostat
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Vehicle Fitment
2000 Chevrolet K3500 | All Trims | 8 Cyl 5.7L
FAQ for Thermostat Repair
Q: How to install the thermostat?
A:
You need to install the thermostat, the gasket, and the coolant outlet, refill the coolant to the cooling system, start the engine, and install the radiator cap to the radiator.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: How to remove the thermostat?
A:
You shall drain the coolant until the radiator coolant level is below the thermostats, and remove the bolts or studs, the coolant outlet, the thermostat from the housing, and the gasket if needed.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
FAQ for Other Repair Info
Q: How to remove the water pump?
A:
You shall remove the upper fan shroud, the drive belt, the fan, the fan clutch, the pulley, the Water Pump bolts, and the coolant pump from the engine block.
Q: How to remove the oil cooler?
A:
You shall remove the grill, the hose clip bolt, the cooler line flair nuts from the Engine Oil Cooler, the cooler lines from the engine oil cooler, and the engine oil cooler from the mounting brackets.
Q: How to install the coolant recovery reservoir?
A:
The proper way is to install the coolant recovery reservoir, connect the coolant overflow hose and clamp to the recovery reservoir, and the coolant recovery hose and clamp to the reservoir, and refill the coolant in the reservoir.