KV6 Thermostat Straight Pipe Plastic Clips

Patrickmna · 3rd February 2018, 12:24

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 · 3rd February 2018, 15:25

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 · 3rd February 2018, 16:45

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Originally Posted by 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.

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 · 3rd February 2018, 16:57

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

Arctic · 4th February 2018, 09:37

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Originally Posted by 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....

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

SD1too · 4th February 2018, 12:04

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Originally Posted by Patrickmna

... fortunately there is at least one still in position ..

As Chris75 says Patrick, you need both.

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I don't think the leak is coming from there ...

Is there any coolant in the 'V'?

Simon

kaiser · 5th February 2018, 03:55

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.

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