where's the thermostat located on a 2001 4.7L dakota?? i pulled the top radiator hose off and i can't seem to find it? is it further down the line back by the water pump?

 

I havn't looked on my 4.7 before, but I have read on a post somewhere in this forum that the thermostat houseing is on the bottom return hose instead of the top hose. Why its like that is beyond me.

 

I checked the service guide here at work and it says that its on the lower part of the hose . its to the left of the crank pulley and right under the tensioner :

INSTALLATION

[*]Clean mating areas of timing chain cover and thermostat housing.[*]Install thermostat (spring side down) into recessed machined groove on timing chain cover.[*]Position thermostat housing on timing chain cover.[*]Install two housing-to-timing chain cover bolts. Tighten bolts to 13 Nm (112 inch lbs.) torque. CAUTION: Housing must be tightened evenly and thermostat must be centered into recessed groove in timing chain cover. If not, it may result in a cracked housing, damaged timing chain cover threads or coolant leaks.[*]Install lower radiator hose on thermostat housing.[*]Install splash shield.[*]Lower vehicle.[*]Fill cooling system.[*]Connect negative battery cable to battery.[*]Start and warm the engine. Check for leaks.[/ol]

 

thanks!! i didnt feel like ripping apart the water pump in order to find it so this saved me alot of time...