metal thermostats - Page 2

Lord of Hog · 4th October 2018, 06:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by marinabrian

Perhaps it's the o rings being rubbed raw by movement caused by the incorrect positioning of a couple of clips

, or perhaps it's another load of Chinese tat masquerading as a quality part.

How about one of us puts a thermostat housing in a bucket of OAT and deposits it with a reputable firm of solicitors with instructions that our respective children/ grandchildren / nominated persons as yet unborn check it at regular agreed intervals and see how long it takes to dissolve?

Or could it be settled with a tug-of-war match? OATies V Ringers?

Mr Toad · 4th October 2018, 08:21

Hi Kaiser,

Thank you for forwarding the information. I have taken the manifolds off and the leak is at the straight pipe where it joins the housing. I am going to try and get the thermostat off without breaking it and then will go from there.

One point, with regard to your metal thermostat I gather that it opens at a much lower temperature than standard. Is it possible to change the thermostat for another one?

Regards,

Martin

kaiser · 4th October 2018, 08:49

If the thermostat fits, it can be fitted. The unit starts opening at 80.
With this thermostat you will see typical temperatures from 85 to 95, when driving.

charlie 22 · 5th October 2018, 08:40

My average is 89c

4th October 2018, 08:21	#12
Mr Toad Avid contributor Rover 75 V8 tourer & MG ZTT & MG RV8 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: London Posts: 138 Thanks: 41 Thanked 24 Times in 14 Posts	Metal thermostats Hi Kaiser, Thank you for forwarding the information. I have taken the manifolds off and the leak is at the straight pipe where it joins the housing. I am going to try and get the thermostat off without breaking it and then will go from there. One point, with regard to your metal thermostat I gather that it opens at a much lower temperature than standard. Is it possible to change the thermostat for another one? Regards, Martin

4th October 2018, 08:49	#13
kaiser This is my second home 75 Tourer 2.5 Auto, 1.8T, 75V8ZT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Johannesburg ZA Posts: 6,200 Thanks: 1 Thanked 859 Times in 613 Posts	If the thermostat fits, it can be fitted. The unit starts opening at 80. With this thermostat you will see typical temperatures from 85 to 95, when driving. __________________ Worth his V8 in gold

5th October 2018, 08:40	#14
charlie 22 Posted a thing or two MG ZT-T 2.5V6, Mazda Cx30 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greenford Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 875 Thanked 165 Times in 132 Posts	My average is 89c __________________ Ugly Duckling

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