Metal Themostat Housing

[Oscarthagrouch003]

how much did this cost? did u guys change it because of the check engine light as well?? mine is not overheating but the lights on. the code reads thermostat

[thehunterooo]

how much did this cost? did u guys change it because of the check engine light as well?? mine is not overheating but the lights on. the code reads thermostat

thats strange as hell, might as well buy the metal one and put that sucker in there

[Oscarthagrouch003]

i will. just lazy. since ur tellin me 2 do it i will

[ljming99]

The OEM plastic one here in singapore cost $45, while the aluminium one cost $10 more.

[Pontiac1976]

I just noted to day mine came with a metal Thermo housing from the factory 2008 Pontiac wave 5

[NYChevoo]

My 2004 sedan has the plastic one and my wifes 2007 hatchback has the metal one. So far I have to say I've been lucky at almost 114K that its not cracked or broken. I remember that at 91K when I finally got the timing belt replaced at the stealership, which by the way was $698.00, that they replaced the idler pulley, tensioner pulley, thermostat and water pump, and sepentine belt. I asked them about my plastic thermo housing, and they said mine was in good shape and needed no replacement. I may just replace it to be safe.
Just a sidenote here. The only reason I got it done at the stealership was that GM warranties its repairs for 12000 miles or 12 months. Whichever comes first.