Diesel thermostat definative answer

[Mintee]

Originally Posted by t_i_m

Mintee you still haven't managed to answer the only question I asked you:
Do you understand or acknowledge what I am saying in post 565 about flow around a thermostat?
In you infinate wisdom is this an issue or not.

I did, you gave me 3 options. I chose number 3.

If you want me to read a past post and give you a specific answer, put some effort in and at least link or quote what you are referring to, eh?

Originally Posted by t_i_m

Many people are asking if the hole is required and to me this is totally relevant.

Any change to the design of the thermostat is probably not required. I don't know why there has been a hole drilled in any of them (and no-one has bothered to answer me that one either).

[flyer_phil]

We don't need a hole, we don't need a hole, ee hi adio we don't need a hole!

Good, that's settled then I'll go and get me a QTH102. 3 quid and no hole and replace my specialist components cheap and nastly avec trois mm :weihnacht2:

Thanks everyone, especially: Tim, Werzerk, minty etc

[Mintee]

Originally Posted by rossocorsa

so if the info on the website is correct a direct replacement and hotter than the chevvy stat too

Why doesn't someone who thinks they have a problem with the Specialist Components supplied thermostats not just get one of these and actually try it?

[Mintee]

Originally Posted by flyer_phil

Good, that's settled then I'll go and get me a QTH102.

Double check!

This website suggests the QTH102 is an 88° 'stat.

[wullie480]

Originally Posted by Mintee

Why doesn't someone who thinks they have a problem with the Specialist Components supplied thermostats not just get one of these and actually try it?

I have ordered 2 so will give it a go and report back how it goes. :xmas-smiley-021:

Ordered QTH107 ones from here https://www.rapidcarparts.co.uk/quin...-p-147875.html

[Mintee]

Originally Posted by wullie480

I have ordered 2 so will give it a go and report back how it goes. :xmas-smiley-021:

Ordered QTH107 ones from here https://www.rapidcarparts.co.uk/quin...-p-147875.html

Looking at the fitting list you would imagine that the better local motor factors would actually stock these.

AMC Jeep Cherokee 4.0i 1986-1994
Ford Fiesta III 1.0 1989-1996
Ford Fiesta III 1.1 1989-1992
Ford Fiesta Van III 1.1i 1989-1995
Ford Fiesta III 1.1i 1989-1996
Ford Fiesta Classic 1.1i 1995-1996
Ford Fiesta IV 1.1i 1995-1996
Ford Escort IV 1.3 1988-1988
Ford Courier III 1.3 1990-1995
Ford Fiesta Van III 1.3 1989-1992
Ford Fiesta III 1.3 1989-1992
Ford Escort V 1.3 1990-1992
Ford Orion III 1.3 1990-1992
Ford Escort 55 VI 1.3 1994-1996
Ford Escort 75 VI 1.3 1994-1996
Ford Orion II 1.3 1988-1990
Ford Escort IV 1.3 1988-1990
Ford Escort V 1.3i 1990-1994
Ford Orion III 1.3i 1990-1993
Ford Escort 55 VI 1.3i 1994-1997
Ford Escort 75 VI 1.3i 1994-1997
Ford Fiesta Van III 1.3i 1989-1995
Ford Courier III 1.3i 1991-1995
Ford Fiesta III 1.3i 1993-1995
Ford Fiesta Classic 1.3i 1995-1996
Ford Orion II 1.3i 1988-1990
Ford Ka I 1.3i 1996-2002
Ford Escort IV 1.3i 1988-1990
Ford Fiesta IV 1.3i 1995-1999
Ford Fiesta V 1.3i 1999-2002
Ford Fiesta Van IV 1.3i 1995-1999
Ford Courier IV 1.3i 1995-2003
Ford Fiesta Classic 1.3i 1999-2002
Ford Fiesta Van V 1.3i 1999-2002
Jeep Cherokee 4.0i 1986-1990
Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.2i 1990-1998
Mazda 121 1.3i 1996-2002
Mazda 121 1.3i 1996-2002
Opel Rekord C 1.5 1966-1971
Opel Ascona B 1.6 1975-1981
Opel Rekord C 1.7 1966-1971
Opel Ascona B 1.9 1975-1981
Opel Rekord C 1.9 1966-1971
Opel Ascona B 2.0 1978-1981
Opel Ascona B 2.0 1978-1981
Opel Rekord C 2.2 1966-1971

[Tam]

Originally Posted by Mintee

Why doesn't someone who thinks they have a problem with the Specialist Components supplied thermostats not just get one of these and actually try it?

Allready ordered about £5 delivered !!

[rossocorsa]

Originally Posted by Mintee

Why doesn't someone who thinks they have a problem with the Specialist Components supplied thermostats not just get one of these and actually try it?

I would do but i haven't got my stat yet haven't had time to go to the sorting office to pick it up

[COLVERT]

Originally Posted by rossocorsa

the heater circuit which flows all the time even with heater off acts as a bypass this leaves a quite short piece of standing coolant in the pipe to the stat, if some one can run the engine with the stat in place/engine cover off and see how the temp of the hose to the stat and hose to the heater compare that should give a good idea, personally I think there will be barely any difference

Agreed, there will be hardly any difference if there is water either side of the valve. However if there is air trapped on the engine side and no hole to clear it then there will be a LARGE difference.

[flyer_phil]

Well I bought a generic cross reference QH102 - but is actually stamped 91 deg.

Cost 5.95 from local motor factors. NO HOLE!

It had better work or I'm going to take a blow lamp to it. I think its getting worried - it had a quick warm up on the way back.

I'll let you know in a couple of days.

Sorry that should be QTH102