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man of kent · 11th October 2011, 16:53

Just fitted my gates 14089 stat in the top hose. How did you get it this far into the hose?. I tried dry first and nearly got it stuck just a little way in. I then used silicone grease inside the hose and on the stat and only just got it in enough even using a socket to push it in. The bulb now is partly in the housing as I could not get it further. Probably depends on how old the hose is as they get softer with age. Didn't need a hose clip to hold the stat in position as its a tight fit.

The band is difficult to cut without damaging the housing and hose. I used a junior hacksaw.

Hope there are no air locks after refilling. Took it for a couple of mile run and the top hose is warm, so hopefully ok.

Arctic · 11th October 2011, 21:56

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Originally Posted by man of kent

Just fitted my gates 14089 stat in the top hose. How did you get it this far into the hose?. I tried dry first and nearly got it stuck just a little way in. I then used silicone grease inside the hose and on the stat and only just got it in enough even using a socket to push it in. The bulb now is partly in the housing as I could not get it further. Probably depends on how old the hose is as they get softer with age. Didn't need a hose clip to hold the stat in position as its a tight fit.

The band is difficult to cut without damaging the housing and hose. I used a junior hacksaw.

Hope there are no air locks after refilling. Took it for a couple of mile run and the top hose is warm, so hopefully ok.

With great effort i used a rubber handle of a claw hammer but this is not advised wahing up liquid or vaseline you can check you temp on the OBD go to No 19 then to 7

wuzerk · 19th October 2011, 11:06

I have discovered that there is a 'stat available, with the correct dimensions
for fitting in the in-line housings, which is rated at 205F (96.1C). I am trying to trace a UK supplier. I am doubtful that the diesels could achieve 96C in the winter but If I get one I will test it. TC will be pleased!

mamasboy · 19th October 2011, 11:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by wuzerk

I have discovered that there is a 'stat available, with the correct dimensions
for fitting in the in-line housings, which is rated at 205F (96.1C). I am trying to trace a UK supplier. I am doubtful that the diesels could achieve 96C in the winter but If I get one I will test it. TC will be pleased!

Please do keep us updated, i'm still using the supplied one from the first batch manufactured and lost track of what I should have in there?

Charles Hill · 19th October 2011, 11:45

Hi all. My 75 cdt conny with auto air con is getting warm after about 1/2 mile or 10 mins. but is not over heating at all

Dave-M · 19th October 2011, 19:01

Fitted the Renault 5 stat at the weekend - a very tight fit, even after softening the hose in a cup of hot water. I ended up using a bit of washing liquid and then pushing it in with a large socket.

Temperature was around 70-75 before, but now gets up to mid 80's. Still takes a few miles to hit the half way mark on the guage though - but I think that's because my drive to work starts with a gentle 20-30mph through town, after which I can put my foot down. But I put the FBH in place at the same time

so I'm hoping that will help with the warm up on these cold mornings... just need to fit the fuel pump next week and give it a trial run.

Jakg · 19th October 2011, 19:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by wuzerk

I have discovered that there is a 'stat available, with the correct dimensions
for fitting in the in-line housings, which is rated at 205F (96.1C). I am trying to trace a UK supplier. I am doubtful that the diesels could achieve 96C in the winter but If I get one I will test it. TC will be pleased!

Would be very interested in fitting one!

PEPPER953 · 19th October 2011, 21:39

I've sorced a stat housing that is inline so am going to just cut top hose and insert,
If it gets too warm, The housing is bolted so 3 bolts and I can change the stat for a lower rated one

swinnie · 19th October 2011, 22:00

Fitted a renault 5/clio mk1 1.4 stat today. Slightly different to others I have seen on here but it works well. Temp rises to 90 then drops to 84 before rising again, Never went above 81 before and usually 79. Was fairly easy to fit just heated hose with boiling water and pushed it in by push hose back onto housing. One word of warning renault 5 stats come in 83 and 88 degree, make sure you order a 88. Just need to get fuel to fbh now and i will be super toastie

Derek

ednersand · 21st October 2011, 06:30

i took a drive to padstow (cornwall) on Wednesday from swanley in kent, a total of 285 miles the outside temp peaked at 5.5'C and my OBD showed water temp at 51'C until i put the blower on then it dropped to 43'C.Yesterday i fitted a 89'C Renault stat and today drove into london and the OBD showed 75'C, this temp did not drop when the blower was turned on, so for the first time today i had hot toasty air blowing in the car, the traffic will be heavier to nite on the way home so i'm expecting higher temps, fingers crossed not to high.
John

19th October 2011, 11:06	#1113
wuzerk Passed Away Rover 75 CDT 03 auto Conn. SE Join Date: May 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,885 Thanks: 104 Thanked 254 Times in 204 Posts	Diesel Thermostat I have discovered that there is a 'stat available, with the correct dimensions for fitting in the in-line housings, which is rated at 205F (96.1C). I am trying to trace a UK supplier. I am doubtful that the diesels could achieve 96C in the winter but If I get one I will test it. TC will be pleased!

11th October 2011, 16:53	#1111
man of kent Loves to post 75 tourer auto diesel Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Nordelph, nr Downham Market Posts: 419 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just fitted my gates 14089 stat in the top hose. How did you get it this far into the hose?. I tried dry first and nearly got it stuck just a little way in. I then used silicone grease inside the hose and on the stat and only just got it in enough even using a socket to push it in. The bulb now is partly in the housing as I could not get it further. Probably depends on how old the hose is as they get softer with age. Didn't need a hose clip to hold the stat in position as its a tight fit. The band is difficult to cut without damaging the housing and hose. I used a junior hacksaw. Hope there are no air locks after refilling. Took it for a couple of mile run and the top hose is warm, so hopefully ok.

19th October 2011, 11:45	#1115
Charles Hill Regular poster ROVER 75 CONNESIOUR CDT SE {NAV} Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Enfield Posts: 83 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi all. My 75 cdt conny with auto air con is getting warm after about 1/2 mile or 10 mins. but is not over heating at all

19th October 2011, 19:01	#1116
Dave-M Avid contributor ZT-T 135 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Crewe Posts: 102 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 8 Posts	Fitted the Renault 5 stat at the weekend - a very tight fit, even after softening the hose in a cup of hot water. I ended up using a bit of washing liquid and then pushing it in with a large socket. Temperature was around 70-75 before, but now gets up to mid 80's. Still takes a few miles to hit the half way mark on the guage though - but I think that's because my drive to work starts with a gentle 20-30mph through town, after which I can put my foot down. But I put the FBH in place at the same time so I'm hoping that will help with the warm up on these cold mornings... just need to fit the fuel pump next week and give it a trial run.

19th October 2011, 21:39	#1118
PEPPER953 Avid contributor Rover75 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: west mids Posts: 234 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've sorced a stat housing that is inline so am going to just cut top hose and insert, If it gets too warm, The housing is bolted so 3 bolts and I can change the stat for a lower rated one

19th October 2011, 22:00	#1119
swinnie Avid contributor Alfa Romeo 156 2.4 JTD Veloce Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: gainsborough Posts: 161 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Fitted a renault 5/clio mk1 1.4 stat today. Slightly different to others I have seen on here but it works well. Temp rises to 90 then drops to 84 before rising again, Never went above 81 before and usually 79. Was fairly easy to fit just heated hose with boiling water and pushed it in by push hose back onto housing. One word of warning renault 5 stats come in 83 and 88 degree, make sure you order a 88. Just need to get fuel to fbh now and i will be super toastie Derek

21st October 2011, 06:30	#1120
ednersand Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Swanley Posts: 239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	i took a drive to padstow (cornwall) on Wednesday from swanley in kent, a total of 285 miles the outside temp peaked at 5.5'C and my OBD showed water temp at 51'C until i put the blower on then it dropped to 43'C.Yesterday i fitted a 89'C Renault stat and today drove into london and the OBD showed 75'C, this temp did not drop when the blower was turned on, so for the first time today i had hot toasty air blowing in the car, the traffic will be heavier to nite on the way home so i'm expecting higher temps, fingers crossed not to high. John