06 Liberty Thermostat

[buggsteer]

Hello, I tried searching for an answer already but had no luck so here it goes. My 06 Liberty has a leak in the thermostat and I was told it needs a new gasket. With this info, I started thinking should I just replace the thermostat since I will already have it in the shop? Also, does anyone have an estimate on how much a shop should charge? I'm not much of a mechanic and need some more knowledge! Thanks in advance!

 

[renegade 04]

Welcome! I would a head and get a thermostat and also get a new gasket. if they are already replacing the thermostat gasket it will only cost you the money to buy the part and not any extra labor.

 

[uss2defiant]

The gasket is part of the thermostat with the new mopar part.
You can certainly purchase a new gasket to place around the thermostat and reuse the old one. Depending on how many miles you have already with the T-stat, you might as well change it.
It's a cheap part at $14.22 with free shipping from
Jeep Parts - Avondale Wholesale Parts

Part # 68174083AA

Refer to this thread for some additional info
http://www.jeepkj.com/forum/f196/thermostat-specifications-jeep-liberty-kj-3-7-a-56107/

There's also this youtube you can refer to for DIY installation. It's pretty easy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nv0HpH2ymB4

The bleader hole just need to be on the top. Also the t-stat housing is plastic so that might need replacement as well.

 

[LibertyTC]

The bleader hole just need to be on the top. Also the t-stat housing is plastic so that might need replacement as well.

I would consider having a new lower rad hose & both the Mopar t-stat & housing ready, if you are doing this job yourself.
Nothing worse than having the new lower rad hose,thermostat and then see a crack in the plastic housing and no part at hand= EEK.... :icon_lol: