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Old 16th December 2013, 16:37   #3
wuzerk
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Originally Posted by ronbax View Post
have had this housing fitted for approx 2 1/2 years; the initial stat failed very quickly, i replaced it with a qth107, temp rating 93 deg; this stat has a bleed indent in the flange, and i only acheived 93 deg showing on the obd by driving hard!! i replaced it with another qth107 - same result - the expansion tank is warm at 83 deg !!.
can someone suggest an alternative; the stat has a 54 mm flange.

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All of the diesels will only reach max temperature under load, as soon as you cruise the temperature will drop. There is a standard size thermostat from
STANT which is rated at 205F (96.1C) but I found it ran a bit hot for my liking.
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