Quote:
Originally Posted by Lord of Hog
There can be few tasks more rewarding than replacing the thermostat, or part thereof, on the mighty KV6. If it's just playing up and not leaking then there's no immediate danger other than the increased fuel consumption and potential for wear already mentioned, although you'd have to do a hell of a lot of miles to notice. If on the other hand your O-rings, thermostat housing or connecting pipes have gone then you should be able to see by looking in the V under the acoustic cover, and it's as well to get it done now while the weather's nice.
Opinion is divided as to the desirability of using the "keyhole" method. Some swear by it as a substantial time-saver. Others, such as myself, swear at it and prefer the additional working space afforded by removing the LH inlet manifold (and the associated expense of the additional gasket).
It's not a huge job with a half decent tool kit and can be completed easily within a working day allowing for cups of tea, a fag or two, trips to the loo and a bit of time out with your back against the front bumper enjoying the sun and watching the bees bumbling to and fro.
Do make sure you have a magnetic screwdriver when it comes to replacing the two lower torx screws on the throttle assembly. Do prepare yourself for the bittersweet experience of one of the brittle vacuum hoses snapping at the most inaccessible end just as you thought you'd finished the job. Do remember that there is only one way to correctly re-fill the coolant (unless you want air locks for the next few hundred miles). And DO remember to label everything as you take it apart.
And while you've got it apart you can clean out the throttle body, check your upper manifold chamber O-rings, have a look at your Shannon tube and replace as necessary etc etc.
|
100% agree with this! thats the best way to do things!
you can do all the additional cleaning points etc.