Renault thermostat ... again!!

gadget1960 · 6th December 2018, 19:52

Has anyone got a pic they could share with me of the Renault thermostat when it has been ground down in order to make it fit easier to fit in the hose? just would like to see an example of one before I take the plunge or decide to get one of the in-line alloy items.
Thanks to anyone who can post up or send me a couple of detailed pics.

Davethepaint · 6th December 2018, 20:04

Dmgrs sell them there is a YouTube link on there that should help.

Vossy · 6th December 2018, 20:27

I did mine a couple of weeks back, I didn't grind it down and although it was a little tight it fitted into the top hose without being a female horse. I used a bit of washing up liquid in the hose and a large socket that fitted over the bulb of the thermostat to push it in.
I brought one from Euro Car Parts just to see how it worked and for £6.04 it's working well up to yet, the heater warms up much much faster and I can feel warm air with a mile, before this mod it was around 8 miles to warm up properly.

Heddy · 6th December 2018, 20:43

I firstly removed the hose completely. Boiled the kettle and tipped the water over the end of it, then pushed in the stat against the btm of the sink, repeated till fully in.

macafee2 · 6th December 2018, 21:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davethepaint

Dmgrs sell them there is a YouTube link on there that should help.

and you don't have to grind it down to fit, at least not the one I got

macafee2

T-Cut · 6th December 2018, 22:50

The grinding down was mentioned in the early days of the in-line stat story. Maybe that one was a slighly larger size than others and required it. Doing so risks weakening the structure around the base if the spring housing. However, many R5 pattern stats will fit the hose with a little encouragement, typically heat and lube (!?). Anyway, the stats recommended for the job all fit out of the box.

Recommended: FirstLine, Mahler, Gates (all 88 or 89C rated)

TC

gadget1960 · 6th December 2018, 23:06

Many many thanks to all you members that replied and cleared that up for me, very much appreciated.
I really need to get on with this mod as my temp gauge only gets about 5mm above the blue dot even after a run to Norfolk and back hahaha.
Thanks again guys.

jackatesme · 6th December 2018, 23:18

I used a piece of 2" plasic pipe to push mine in. Any plumbers near you.

Vossy · 7th December 2018, 11:57

If you buy the Gates one make sure its this one: GATES TH01489 operates at 89 degrees.
They also do TH01483, which as you can guess operates at a lower temp [83 degrees].

Welcome to a toasty warm car too

gadget1960 · 7th December 2018, 13:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackatesme

I used a piece of 2" plasic pipe to push mine in. Any plumbers near you.

Good call, yes I have a length of that lying around, was wondering what I was going to 'persuade' it in with.
Thanks for the tip.

6th December 2018, 19:52	#1
gadget1960 Regular poster Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Maxton, Dover Posts: 42 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Renault thermostat ... again!! Has anyone got a pic they could share with me of the Renault thermostat when it has been ground down in order to make it fit easier to fit in the hose? just would like to see an example of one before I take the plunge or decide to get one of the in-line alloy items. Thanks to anyone who can post up or send me a couple of detailed pics.

6th December 2018, 20:04	#2
Davethepaint Regular poster Rover 75 club cdt se Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Stockport Posts: 84 Thanks: 60 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts	Thermostat Dmgrs sell them there is a YouTube link on there that should help.

6th December 2018, 20:27	#3
Vossy Posted a thing or two MG ZT+ Cdti Auto saloon. Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Blocs Village, Staffs Posts: 1,166 Thanks: 64 Thanked 331 Times in 234 Posts	I did mine a couple of weeks back, I didn't grind it down and although it was a little tight it fitted into the top hose without being a female horse. I used a bit of washing up liquid in the hose and a large socket that fitted over the bulb of the thermostat to push it in. I brought one from Euro Car Parts just to see how it worked and for £6.04 it's working well up to yet, the heater warms up much much faster and I can feel warm air with a mile, before this mod it was around 8 miles to warm up properly. __________________ *“In wine there is wisdom, in beer there is freedom, in water there is bacteria.”* Benjamin Franklin

6th December 2018, 20:43	#4
Heddy Will always have a 75 Rover 75 Mk2. Diesel. Manual. Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Exmouth. Posts: 5,058 Thanks: 401 Thanked 1,030 Times in 822 Posts	I firstly removed the hose completely. Boiled the kettle and tipped the water over the end of it, then pushed in the stat against the btm of the sink, repeated till fully in. __________________ If it isn't a 75 then it's just a car.

6th December 2018, 23:18	#8
jackatesme I really should get out more....... rover 75 saloon.Nissan x-trail Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: rhymney Posts: 2,768 Thanks: 1,518 Thanked 651 Times in 422 Posts	I used a piece of 2" plasic pipe to push mine in. Any plumbers near you. __________________ - John B signing out Maralyn was born 9th Sept 2004 14.44.48. 103,597 of 112,381 (75s) 3,021 of 4,744 Connie SE 239 of 1.685 Platinum Gold. "Maralyn": Platinum Blonde,Troublesome,Unpredictable.

6th December 2018, 22:50	#6
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 19,828 Thanks: 211 Thanked 2,739 Times in 2,244 Posts	The grinding down was mentioned in the early days of the in-line stat story. Maybe that one was a slighly larger size than others and required it. Doing so risks weakening the structure around the base if the spring housing. However, many R5 pattern stats will fit the hose with a little encouragement, typically heat and lube (!?). Anyway, the stats recommended for the job all fit out of the box. Recommended: FirstLine, Mahler, Gates (all 88 or 89C rated) TC

6th December 2018, 23:06	#7
gadget1960 Regular poster Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Maxton, Dover Posts: 42 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Many many thanks to all you members that replied and cleared that up for me, very much appreciated. I really need to get on with this mod as my temp gauge only gets about 5mm above the blue dot even after a run to Norfolk and back hahaha. Thanks again guys.

7th December 2018, 11:57	#9
Vossy Posted a thing or two MG ZT+ Cdti Auto saloon. Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Blocs Village, Staffs Posts: 1,166 Thanks: 64 Thanked 331 Times in 234 Posts	If you buy the Gates one make sure its this one: GATES TH01489 operates at 89 degrees. They also do TH01483, which as you can guess operates at a lower temp [83 degrees]. Welcome to a toasty warm car too __________________ *“In wine there is wisdom, in beer there is freedom, in water there is bacteria.”* Benjamin Franklin

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