OEM 2001 Toyota Camry Thermostat

2001 Toyota Camry Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair a thermostat on 2001 Toyota Camry?

  A: Starting the repair of the thermostat requires draining engine coolant first. Engine oil filter removal should be performed only when the vehicle has an oil cooler installed. Disconnection of the water inlet from the water pump cover requires 2 nut removal before getting rid of the thermostat and its attached gasket. Mount the thermostat in water for testing its valve opening correctness at different water temperatures of 80 - 84 degrees Celsius (176 - 183 degrees Fahrenheit). Replace the thermostat if its opening temperature falls outside this range. The thermostat should be replaced if the valve lift measurement falls below 8 mm (0.31 inch) while at 95 degrees Celsius (203 degrees Fahrenheit). The valve needs to be fully closed when temperatures drop below 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) or else replace the thermostat. New gaskets need installation on the water inlet where the thermostat should be placed while positioning the jiggle valve to match the water inlet protrusion along with a 5-degree angle clearance area. Fasten the two nuts on the water inlet and thermostat using a torque of 8.8 Nm that matches 90 kgf-cm or 78 inch lbs. Intialized customers should install the oil filter before filling their vehicle with engine coolant. End the procedure by verifying coolant leaks then ensuring proper engine oil level.