Thermostat

john adam · 9th May 2016, 20:31

Hello from the Antipodes
Has any one done a "how to" on replacing the dreaded thermostat on the V6 engine. The Haynes manual description sounds very simplistic.
Artic has done an excellent report on using the keyhole method, at this stage I would prefer to use the Haynes system.
How long does an experienced garage take to do the job in the UK?

trikey · 9th May 2016, 20:34

Noooo, don't use the Haynes method, keyhole surgery is the way to go, no fuel rails to mess about with, no inlet gaskets to replace.

chris75 · 9th May 2016, 20:55

In terms of a how-to , probably the best I have seen for this is by Jim Mcglyn.......
http://www.jimmcglynn.pwp.blueyonder...tat/index.html

murphyv310 · 9th May 2016, 21:14

Hi.
Well after the original and two duff new thermostats I'd only ever go the keyhole way, last time it took me 40 minutes excluding filling the system.

casperdog21 · 9th May 2016, 21:21

do it the keyhole method easy way to do it

Dallas · 9th May 2016, 21:32

The (Artic) keyhole method is by far the simplest, very straightforward and less hassle.

I was quoted £250 by a UK garage using the other method, 3 hours work.

john adam · 18th May 2016, 03:50

Thanks for all the useful information. Will use Artic's keyhole method. I guess I should also replace the radiator to thermostat hose at the same time.
John

SD1too · 18th May 2016, 08:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by john adam

I guess I should also replace the radiator to thermostat hose at the same time.

Why John?

Simon

9th May 2016, 20:31	#1
john adam Avid contributor 1999 Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur saloon Join Date: May 2007 Location: Carterton, NZ Posts: 106 Thanks: 18 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Thermostat Hello from the Antipodes Has any one done a "how to" on replacing the dreaded thermostat on the V6 engine. The Haynes manual description sounds very simplistic. Artic has done an excellent report on using the keyhole method, at this stage I would prefer to use the Haynes system. How long does an experienced garage take to do the job in the UK?

9th May 2016, 20:34	#2
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,766 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Noooo, don't use the Haynes method, keyhole surgery is the way to go, no fuel rails to mess about with, no inlet gaskets to replace. __________________ Lest we forget..

9th May 2016, 20:55	#3
chris75 same car since 2005 2001 Rover 75 2.0 v6 Connoisseur Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ellesmere Port , Cheshire Posts: 3,811 Thanks: 379 Thanked 549 Times in 466 Posts	In terms of a how-to , probably the best I have seen for this is by Jim Mcglyn....... http://www.jimmcglynn.pwp.blueyonder...tat/index.html __________________ Who said it was simples ?

9th May 2016, 21:14	#4
murphyv310 This is my second home Hyundai i10 998cc Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kilmarnock Posts: 6,602 Thanks: 2,088 Thanked 2,298 Times in 1,349 Posts	Hi. Well after the original and two duff new thermostats I'd only ever go the keyhole way, last time it took me 40 minutes excluding filling the system. __________________ Cheers from Trevor MM0KJJ

9th May 2016, 21:21	#5
casperdog21 Avid contributor rover 75 club se Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: sunderland Posts: 150 Thanks: 5 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	do it the keyhole method easy way to do it

9th May 2016, 21:32	#6
Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,595 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	The (Artic) keyhole method is by far the simplest, very straightforward and less hassle. I was quoted £250 by a UK garage using the other method, 3 hours work.

18th May 2016, 03:50	#7
john adam Avid contributor 1999 Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur saloon Join Date: May 2007 Location: Carterton, NZ Posts: 106 Thanks: 18 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Thanks for all the useful information. Will use Artic's keyhole method. I guess I should also replace the radiator to thermostat hose at the same time. John