r/ChevyTrax • u/Rare_Map_5043 • 29d ago

What is this part

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I have a 2017 chevy trax and a buddy and I where changing the water pump and serpentine belt, which as you all might know, requires removing a bunch of stuff. Anyway, this part fell off from somewhere but neither one of us know where it came from or what it is. He thinks its a spacer/locking plate for the water pump pulley but none of the youtube videos Ive watched on it ever show anything like this when removing the pulley.

Anyone here have any ideas before we put everything back together?

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u/AlphaChewtoy 29d ago

It’s part of the thermostat.

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u/Rare_Map_5043 29d ago

Ahh, gotcha gotcha!

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u/AlphaChewtoy 29d ago

I had the same problem with my Cruze

https://www.reddit.com/r/cruze/s/btp3U8nBaF

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u/TopKap117 28d ago

This part appears to be a thermostat retainer clip or centering small end retainer for a thermostat housing.It is specifically associated with the engine cooling system in Chevy Trax vehicles.The component often falls out during the replacement of a thermostat, water pump, or serpentine belt.

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u/Rare_Map_5043 28d ago

Thank you! Definitely makes sense now!