KV6 Anti-Freeze

robwal0 · 29th May 2007, 17:17

I am going the replace the thermostate housing on my 2001 2.5 Auto. Do I use normal anti-freeze when refilling ? Thanks, Rob

driverjgp · 29th May 2007, 17:41

No do not use normal coolant, you have to use OAT coolant, you can get it cheap enough from your local xpart dealer.

hth

Lates · 29th May 2007, 19:14

As Jason has posted you need to use OAT branded anti freeze. This is normally orangey red in colour.

Before you begin to replace your stat make sure you have :

Stat housing ( obvious )
One bent pipe ( normally break )
One straight pipe ( sometimes break )
2 O rings to put onto the straight pipe if you reuse the old one.
4 litres Anti freeze
Oh yes and a spare couple of hours - best route is via removing the front bank inlet manifold

Mike · 29th May 2007, 19:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lates

best route is via removing the front bank inlet manifold

best route is often to get Lates to do it though I would think Edinburgh may be a bit of a distance to travel lol

robwal0 · 29th May 2007, 19:54

Thanks guys for your help on this one. I have an 'X' Rover mechanic doing this job for me this weekend. I contacted Rimmer Brothers a few weeks ago and they sent me all the parts required. IE Housing, straight pipe, bent pipe, seals and hose clips. I also ordered both sets of inlet manifold gaskets. As I guessed both manifolds would had to come off as I wanted to change the plugs as well. With the anti-freeze did I see that halfords may sell it ? I do have a main dealer Land Rover down the road and I guess they may sell it as I think the small L/R uses the KV6 ?. Again thanks. Rob. PS. Any idea where I can get a complete rear ashtray assembly beige in colour.

Mike · 29th May 2007, 20:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by robwal0

PS. Any idea where I can get a complete rear ashtray assembly beige in colour.

Order one from Rimmers. See this thread for the various part numbers:

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...hlight=ashtray

hth

Mike

Lates · 29th May 2007, 21:11

Only one inlet manifold gasket required. No need te remove both manifolds reagrdless of fitting plugs or not. Good fun trying to get the lower fixing bolts back in too

29th May 2007, 17:17	#1
robwal0 Newbie Rover 75 V6 2.5 Auto Club Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	KV6 Anti-Freeze I am going the replace the thermostate housing on my 2001 2.5 Auto. Do I use normal anti-freeze when refilling ? Thanks, Rob

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driverjgp Gets stuck in Rover 75 Club 2.5 V6 Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ipswich Posts: 573 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	No do not use normal coolant, you have to use OAT coolant, you can get it cheap enough from your local xpart dealer. hth __________________ Kind Regards Jason Player Woodbridge, Suffolk Money can't buy happiness. But it sure makes misery easier to live with. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Rover 75 Club Auto K-Series 2.5 Litre Quad Cam 24 Valve in Steel Blue December 2000 Cowley build.

29th May 2007, 19:14	#3
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	As Jason has posted you need to use OAT branded anti freeze. This is normally orangey red in colour. Before you begin to replace your stat make sure you have : Stat housing ( obvious ) One bent pipe ( normally break ) One straight pipe ( sometimes break ) 2 O rings to put onto the straight pipe if you reuse the old one. 4 litres Anti freeze Oh yes and a spare couple of hours - best route is via removing the front bank inlet manifold

29th May 2007, 19:54	#5
robwal0 Newbie Rover 75 V6 2.5 Auto Club Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks guys for your help on this one. I have an 'X' Rover mechanic doing this job for me this weekend. I contacted Rimmer Brothers a few weeks ago and they sent me all the parts required. IE Housing, straight pipe, bent pipe, seals and hose clips. I also ordered both sets of inlet manifold gaskets. As I guessed both manifolds would had to come off as I wanted to change the plugs as well. With the anti-freeze did I see that halfords may sell it ? I do have a main dealer Land Rover down the road and I guess they may sell it as I think the small L/R uses the KV6 ?. Again thanks. Rob. PS. Any idea where I can get a complete rear ashtray assembly beige in colour.

29th May 2007, 21:11	#7
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	Only one inlet manifold gasket required. No need te remove both manifolds reagrdless of fitting plugs or not. Good fun trying to get the lower fixing bolts back in too