This is the best video about how to replace the thermostat on Lexus E300. "Nick'll Do It" and He did it all right, all precise, neat, and nice. You are the man NIck. Thank you
@@nicklldoit Im in the process of doing this right now, the skidplate bolts are all rusted so its hard to get them off to drain the coolant. but the job itself is clear after watching this video. the only hard part is all the rust buildup after 20 years
Thanks for the vids got a 1999 es300 and i think thermostat just went out because it over heats at idle but the fans spin. While driving it maintains a good temp so yea. Awesome vids that are helpful thanks
What happen if I didn’t put the little thing up from the thermostat? I put everything back together. Damn it and idk if i out it up or any other direction. 😡 i might have to remove everything again to make sure. 😡
@@nicklldoit One other question for now if you don't mind. I'm going to replace the radiator and hoses in about a month (I have to wait unfortunately) BUT I'm replacing the thermostat right away. How much coolant mess do you think I'll get by pulling the housing and old stat without draining anything?
@@dstewart7470 I would drain a gallon of coolant from the radiator, use the drain valve at the bottom of the radiator. That way you will drain most of the coolant from the hose to the thermostat housing. Once you pull the thermostat housing off, you will lose about a pint. It's not much.
No, it's not necessary to drain all of the coolant. You can drain out some, you will still have coolant come out even after that. Coolant stays locked in the manifold behind the thermostat.
1997, ECT = engine coolant temperature sensor. The one on the thermostat housing is number 1, there is another temperature sensor on the radiator. Located on the passenger side at the very bottom. If your fans still don't kick on switch out your relays.
Thanks for that. I have 1995 and unfortunately I have reason to believe that they switched the sensors around. I can’t find any information anywhere about it. Would you maybe ever hop on a call with me to trouble shoot? Thanks again for the great video.
This is the best video about how to replace the thermostat on Lexus E300. "Nick'll Do It" and He did it all right, all precise, neat, and nice. You are the man NIck.
Thank you
THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO BRO. lexus gang
Hope it helps
@@nicklldoit Im in the process of doing this right now, the skidplate bolts are all rusted so its hard to get them off to drain the coolant. but the job itself is clear after watching this video. the only hard part is all the rust buildup after 20 years
@@geremyis5191 rust makes everything fun, lots of penetration fluid. Good luck
Thanks for the vids got a 1999 es300 and i think thermostat just went out because it over heats at idle but the fans spin. While driving it maintains a good temp so yea. Awesome vids that are helpful thanks
Got a 2002 es 300 over heats but steams out at the hose to the resovior
@@timmynormand8082 my steaming out at the hose of the resovoir too did changing the thermostat fixed it?
@@Play-jv3oi yes I just finished changing the thermostat an I put some antifreeze an all is great thanks
@@timmynormand8082 the same thing that happened to you, is happening to me
@@timmynormand8082 i might have to change it, did you a pressure test?
How many hours does it take to complete the job?
Your video very helpful, great job!
I'm not sure what the book time is, but in my case it'll take about 15 to 30 minutes. Shops will charge you an hour.
Thanks for that! I will be doing that in the near future. What's the part number of the thermostat?
TOYOTA NUMBERS: THERMOSTAT-90916-03129
GASKET-16325-62010.
I WOULD JUST BUY A PREMIUM THERMOSTAT AT YOUR LOCAL PART STORE.
Thanks bro
my housing on my 2001 refuses to come off, i used my entire body wait to pull on it and it refused to come off. it seems my housing is welded on.
No kidding, that’s wild.
What happen if I didn’t put the little thing up from the thermostat? I put everything back together. Damn it and idk if i out it up or any other direction. 😡 i might have to remove everything again to make sure. 😡
you'll be okay, it helps to get rid of air
@@nicklldoit thanks but i went back in there to fix it and put it right. 😡 but thank you. 🙏
Pretty much the same for a 1995 Es300 or are you aware of any differences?
Oh yeah, it's the same. Not much changed between 1992 thru 2003. Air intake designs were different.
@@nicklldoit One other question for now if you don't mind. I'm going to replace the radiator and hoses in about a month (I have to wait unfortunately) BUT I'm replacing the thermostat right away. How much coolant mess do you think I'll get by pulling the housing and old stat without draining anything?
@@dstewart7470 I would drain a gallon of coolant from the radiator, use the drain valve at the bottom of the radiator. That way you will drain most of the coolant from the hose to the thermostat housing. Once you pull the thermostat housing off, you will lose about a pint. It's not much.
Did you drain all the coolant before doing this?
No, it's not necessary to drain all of the coolant. You can drain out some, you will still have coolant come out even after that. Coolant stays locked in the manifold behind the thermostat.
Hey boss, what year is this? Also, what sensor is the sensor sitting on the thermostat housing?
I thought it was the ECT sensor but after attempting to replace it, apparently it’s the radiator fan switch?
1997, ECT = engine coolant temperature sensor. The one on the thermostat housing is number 1, there is another temperature sensor on the radiator. Located on the passenger side at the very bottom. If your fans still don't kick on switch out your relays.
Thanks for that. I have 1995 and unfortunately I have reason to believe that they switched the sensors around. I can’t find any information anywhere about it. Would you maybe ever hop on a call with me to trouble shoot? Thanks again for the great video.
Ik this video is old but did you have to bleed it after refill?
No just refill and leave the cap open and run the car, the air will come out.
Is this process the same for 2004 es 330
It's similar
where is the ect sensor located?
right on top of the thermostat housing, it has a grey electrical connector connected to a brass body shown in the video.
I'm finding a shop to do this...
If u have the tools, it's not too difficult.
It's not that hard if you have proper tools and don't give up.