[Esteban]

So I’m replacing the thermostat… Just to find this!!!! (See pic please) it seems to be no thermostat at all and the housing and everything looks like a horror movie! Please help me, is this supposed to look like that? What should I do? Just clean around it real good and place the thermostat with a new housing and all that? Seriously please help me!!!!

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[Esteban]

Thank you for the video, ive seen a different one where you have to take off the air compressor and some pulleys but this one seems like something i can actually do without loosing my mind trying to remember what goes where. To answer your question, im not sure theres a leak, and the radiator seems like its bent but i cannot afford to change it right now since its like 300 usd and for that reason i only fill it up with water, i have change the oil and filter 2 times in the last month and i do not see any water in there. The smell when i drive it… well im not sure what does it smell like.. and that is a complete different issue im having…. when the engine or at least the temperature gauge shows in the middle theres some grayish smoke coming out of exhaust but again this is only when it reaches the middle point on the gauge. How can i fix this? i really appreciate all your help, i would take it to a mechanic but believe it or not there are no reputable mechanics in my area and i rather do everything myself whatever way i can and make sure its done with the right parts.
Again, thank you for your help.

[Esteban]

99 Dodge Durango Slt 5.9 v8

so, i should change the thermosat? is that a somewhat easy diy? Should i replace the radiator itself? is that the main reason why i have no coolant at the end of the day even when i make sure it is topped off?
I leave in a very hot place there is no winters here lol the coldest would be around 28 Celsius i think its around mid 80?
Thank you for your help.

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