could do with a bit of advice guys

bigjohn1 · 3rd April 2008, 21:13

hi guys new to the forum so go steady eh,ha ha problem is ive got a 1800 petrol classic 75 2000 plate , ive come across a wate leak on the rear of the engine ,as you look from the front its on the left hand side ,i think its the thermostat housing,can you tell me is it a seperate unit ,i mean can you splt it to get to the thermostat or is it a sealled unit ,if it can be split has it got a gasket or rubber o ring to seal it thanks up front for the advice guys .

cheers john

JohnDotCom · 3rd April 2008, 21:16

Welcome to the club John.
Someone Will be along shortly that knows more about the Petrol engines.

On the Diesels you can change the thermostat on its own, long job though.
Make sure you keep that water level topped up because they can be prone to HGF.

Plenty to see and read up on so Enjoy.

bigjohn1 · 3rd April 2008, 21:27

thanx for that john , just looking around greatsite my friend well done to you all.

Lates · 3rd April 2008, 22:04

The stat is enclosed in a unit that can be opened up to gain access to. Imo I would be looking at the inlet gasket if you have leaks at the back of the head or water pump if any stains are to the left hand side of the engine.

bigjohn1 · 3rd April 2008, 22:11

cheers mate ,am i looking at the thermostat in that position or is it the water pump , its only about 4 inches long and made of a hard plasticcy stuff with a pipe of same material comming of it ,under the injecter bank around to the front right hand side of the engine and i think to the bottom hose on the rad

cheers john

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bigjohn1 Newbie rover75 1800 classic Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	could do with a bit of advice guys hi guys new to the forum so go steady eh,ha ha problem is ive got a 1800 petrol classic 75 2000 plate , ive come across a wate leak on the rear of the engine ,as you look from the front its on the left hand side ,i think its the thermostat housing,can you tell me is it a seperate unit ,i mean can you splt it to get to the thermostat or is it a sealled unit ,if it can be split has it got a gasket or rubber o ring to seal it thanks up front for the advice guys . cheers john

3rd April 2008, 21:27	#3
bigjohn1 Newbie rover75 1800 classic Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	cheers matey thanx for that john , just looking around greatsite my friend well done to you all.

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bigjohn1 Newbie rover75 1800 classic Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	errrmm cheers mate ,am i looking at the thermostat in that position or is it the water pump , its only about 4 inches long and made of a hard plasticcy stuff with a pipe of same material comming of it ,under the injecter bank around to the front right hand side of the engine and i think to the bottom hose on the rad cheers john

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JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Welcome to the club John. Someone Will be along shortly that knows more about the Petrol engines. On the Diesels you can change the thermostat on its own, long job though. Make sure you keep that water level topped up because they can be prone to HGF. Plenty to see and read up on so Enjoy.

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Lates This is my second home Jaguar XE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coventry Posts: 4,321 Thanks: 56 Thanked 59 Times in 55 Posts	The stat is enclosed in a unit that can be opened up to gain access to. Imo I would be looking at the inlet gasket if you have leaks at the back of the head or water pump if any stains are to the left hand side of the engine.