i want to replace, but first remove the thermostst from my daughters car , because the car is overheating . however , although, i know that it is sited at the top hose , but i just dont recognise it in this car. is it at the junction of the radiator and hose , or elsewhere close by??
thanx
heather

heather dellerue, February 2008

Unlike most other cars, this fiat thermostat is integrated in the thermostat housing, so you can remove the two 10mm bolts attaching it to the engine (as described by Jolan) using a small socket set, and swap the whole unit. By the way, in all my years I have never come across such peculiar hose clamps as on this fiat - apparently called "sardine can" clamps. The damned things are actually disposable, and must be replaced after removal, so make sure you have replacements handy (you'll probably need 3 - for both ends of the top hose, and one at the bottom of the radiator if you are draining it). Finally, make sure you check that you have added sufficient coolant when you put it all together - I've just done my son's car, and it seems to breed airlocks - after 2 days it seems to have grudgingly stopped needing more water!
Good luck with the project.

Adrian Avery, February 2009

hi ive got same proplem with my punto olny blowing cold air

john pywell, January 2009

I am doing the same job to my fiat punto 55sx.
if you can locate the hose at the very top of the water resuvour and follow the pipe along you will come to the thermostat going into the engine (your Right hand side while looking at car. hope this helps

Jolan Altria, February 2008