[CruzeControl570]

....and if you'd search a little harder, you'd find that there are metal outlets available now, too.....along with metal Tstat housings. GM wouldnt do it, so the aftermarket did.

I seen them and heard nothing but bad things....I hear they don't sit right, I hear they leak down at the bottom, I know they come with warranty but I don't want to have to keep changing it out.....also I posted that because I seen a bunch of posts about people including myself looking for the torque specs, or asking if they were the same....but thank you....

 

[CruzeControl570]

You're thinking of the RacerX outlet. Yes, they had a batch that had issues. I owned one, it leaked, I returned it. So did others. I understand those were repaired.

Im talking about one like this: https://www.amazon.com/CNRAQR-25193922-Aluminum-Compatible-2011-2020/dp/B0BVVMBQ7M/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3PXOFIXDYZ3YH&keywords=1.4+coolant+outlet&qid=1687102059&sprefix=1.4+coolant+outlet,aps,113&sr=8-5

As another member said in another thread, try to find one with a metal nipple on top for the overflow hose.

and the Tstat housing: https://www.amazon.com/WMPHE-Thermostat-Compatible-2011-2016-Replacement/dp/B0C1Z4NJ55/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1X4YZNIY4XSK3&keywords=1.4+metal+thermostat+housing&qid=1687101437&sprefix=1.4+metal+thermostat+housing,aps,153&sr=8-1

Those are infinitely better than the plastic ones.

Also, upgrade the overflow tank to the Dorman with the metal reinforcements: https://www.amazon.com/Dorman-603-383-Coolant-Reservoir/dp/B00NF1QZO6/ref=sr_1_8?crid=2Z99NK6YNYUO0&keywords=1.4+overflow+tank&qid=1687101977&sprefix=1.4+,aps,179&sr=8-8

Swap out the 220* Tstat for the 180* Caddy Tstat 1.4 ECO - Thermostat Swap - 221°F to 176°F!

Do all that, and any coolant issues with the Gen1 Cruze should be solved.
These are simple, inexpensive modifications that should be done anyway.....

I agree and thanks for taking the time to send me all that....I will be doing that....also off topic quick question....how do you know if your accelerator pedal position sensor is bad??? ThNks