Cant find the thermostat. it is not where it says it is

id have to say thermostat cause water cant flow there if its stuck closed there for cant get to the heater core... but them cars are also known for intake an head gaskets all 3 things i described will heat up but no heat

follow radiator hose to engine cylinder block should see thermostat houing. the four cylinder engine you have remove exhaust manifold heat shield and remove coolant inlet pipes from the thermostat housing.also the four cylinder engine you have to raise vechicle support on jack stands you have to remove engine to transaxle support brace first before you can remove coolant inlet pipe from the radiator hose to thermostat housing.

Here's a picture of the thermostat housing.

The thermostat is at the back of the engine, the upper radiator hose is connected to the thermostat housing, there are 3 10mm bolts holding it on. I'd check for maybe a missed bolt on the water pump, I know there is alot of bolts holding it on.

its on the driver sidde of the engine. You will see the radiator hose running to the thermostat housing. You must remove the radiator hose and thermostat housing to see it. also make sure your radiator caps seals aren't leaking, especially the one on the top passenger side of the engine!!

Nonsense.

The thermostat on the 2.0 l ABA motor is located in a black plastic housing which resides on the UNDERSIDE of the motor, on the passenger side. It is normally hidden by the power steering pump, which must be moved out of the way in order to access the thermostat. Don't lose the o-ring!

STANT REVERSE POPPET SERIES THERMOSTAT -- 195%XB0 F, A Direct Fit OE Replacement Engine Coolant Thermostat,
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often caused by faulty thermostat which comes in a plastic case, the little lugs can break off (and often do) if thermostat cant open cooling water cant circulate

THE THERMOSTAT IS BELOW THE DISTRIBUTOR AT THE END OF THE UPOPER RADIATOR HOSE

there are 2 things that can be wrong
1, the thermostat is upside down(doubtful as the housing won't sit properly and leave an obvious gap)
2, there is a bad seal between the housing and the surface where it goes. Just seal with a gasket sealing compound, but not too much as you can get some in the thermostat and block it.Or if the gasket, a thin piece of card cut to the shape of the housing base, is split replace with a new one.