Thermostat KV6 2,5....leakage.

Azur · 10th May 2024, 10:46

Hello,

yesterday I have changed my thermostat, keyhole method. Took a lot of images (and blood, sweat and tears). Outcoming thermostat had no visual damage (changed 7 years ago), but had flattened O-rings and had developed a leakage....
I have done everything via the book, double checked everything was in position again, including proper bleading at the end etc.

Very unhappy to just notice the V is still getting wet again.
I have bought everything new from Rimmers OEM. Lubricated the new original O-rings (vegetable grease), checked the hoses, made sure all the clamps are fully tightened and at the right position and connections are fine. I did check the inlet holes where the thermostat went out and in, they all seem fine, no damage.

Now, I am at the point of giving up and kicking the car away, which would be a shame because it is a beauty and I have spent 8 K on it...

What to do....?

Thanks,
Emiel

10th May 2024, 10:46	#1
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