thermastat mod

[jonno12]

hi guy's I want to fit the inline thermo but cannot seem to find the how to, could some one please put me in the right direction, I do remember reading it a long time ago and think I know how it goes but would be better following instructions, thank you in advance. jonno mainly the distance it goes in the hose

[Vossy]

Here you go:

Thermostat how to

It is simple, I have done it to mine and there is a world of difference in how much quicker it heats up.

If you buy the Gates thermostat you don't have to grind it down, also Mat at DMGRS sells everything you need ... if you need.

[jonno12]

thanks 4 ur reply vossy, I bought the thermos a while back and meant to fit before winter but things get in the way, now I've been out to have a look and it appears to be too small it will just fall into the hose

[Vossy]

I got this one in now:

Ebay thermo

Tight fit but a little washing up liquid and heating the hose with boiling water lets it slide in easy enough.

[Andy_with_a_screwdriver]

I'm just about to do mine, kit just ordered. DMRGS kit comes with a large jubilee clip to clamp around new stat when it's inside the pipe.

https://www.dmgrs.co.uk/products/rov...tat-89-degrees

at bottom of page is a link to youtube video.

[jonno12]

that one from matt looks like the one I have, i'll have to check again the weekend, thanks lads

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Originally Posted by jonno12

- - - I've been out to have a look and it appears to be too small it will just fall into the hose

Originally Posted by jonno12

that one from matt looks like the one I have, i'll have to check again the weekend, thanks lads

It fits in the rear (smaller) end of the hose. I believe there's 1/4" difference between each end.


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[Arctic]

Yes gates is the one to get, these are fitted regular at the nano meets, I use red rubber grease to insert the stat into the hose works great, I am sure I did a recent how to again on this, if not I will try and sort one out over the next couple of days.

[gadget1960]

Did this on mine a month ago with the help and advice of all the guru's here, must say ... it's the best mod especially this time of year.
I used the 'Gates' item.
Really easy job tbh, had mine done in under 25 minutes, the car is fully up to temp now within a couple of miles, and now returns an extra 25mpg! haha. (I wished).

[jonno12]

thanks a lot lads, haven't had chance to have another look yet but tomorrow's looking good