KV6 Thermostat Straight Pipe Plastic Clips

[Patrickmna]

So...What do those one time use fixings, knock off jubilee clips actually DO?

We may have replaced the thermosat without them and now I have an untraceable coolant loss....

[maxi_crawf]

They stop the sleeve sliding up and down, it keeps the ends in the correct position in the water pump casting and the thermostat body.

[Patrickmna]

They stop the sleeve sliding up and down, it keeps the ends in the correct position in the water pump casting and the thermostat body.

Ok I guess that makes sense, fortunately there is at least one still in position, I don't think the leak is coming from there. I suspect bottom hose but will know more tomorrow when I jack it up.

Thank you for your reply!

[chris75]

Without them to act as a brace, "rocking" of the thermostat housing is likely leading to a cracked unit :eek::eek::eek:

[Arctic]

So...What do those one time use fixings, knock off jubilee clips actually DO?

We may have replaced the thermosat without them and now I have an untraceable coolant loss....

Hi Patrick
As stated above they are also re-usable you can open them side ways and reuse ;)

[SD1too]

... fortunately there is at least one still in position ..
As Chris75 says Patrick, you need both.
I don't think the leak is coming from there ...
Is there any coolant in the 'V'?

Simon

[kaiser]

They are belt and braces, but of no practical use if the pipe is installed correctly.
They are, in principle re-useable, but in practice they get brittle.

You can use hose clamps or cable ties if you wish.

I doubt your leak will come from from there.