Diesel thermostat definative answer - Page 3

clf · 28th January 2016, 22:20

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Originally Posted by Jules

A radiator blind may help the running temp in certain circumstances but it won't make any difference to the warm up time because there is no coolant flow through the rad during this phase until the stat starts to open.

I can attest to this, having blocked off my upper and lower grilles, with duct tape. Although it did increase the running temp literally by a couple of degrees, it simply wouldnt be worth it.

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.

tony_fry · 28th November 2012, 12:15

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Originally Posted by FintonStack

Just done this mod in 15 mins. QTH144, 2 jubilees and a straight reducer. Cost £12. Running sound as a pound. No housing. No cutting . No hassle. Anyone interested and I'll post it up.

What did you use the straight connector for?

Frank Incensed · 28th November 2012, 13:02

Can people who have done the mod and not already reported whether their mpg has improved, advise if it has please?

If sln8458 (whose coolant gets fairly near what you'd expect with a properly functioning stat) did the mod, he might get a bit more warmth through the heater, but I doubt that he'd notice any significant benefit in fuel economy.

FintonStack · 28th November 2012, 13:35

Sorry, forgot to mention, there's no stuffing it yards down the pipe either.

The straight connector was a 100mm straight reducer (silicone 51 to 38mm and a lovely shade of French blue).
How do you put photos or drawings on her?
It's simple to do, costs nowt, easily undone/thermostat swapped and looks as though it's meant to be there.
Even the wife's chuffed - the heater gets warm enough now and her favourite colour is blue.

pinebob · 28th November 2012, 14:21

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Originally Posted by FintonStack

Sorry, forgot to mention, there's no stuffing it yards down the pipe either.

The straight connector was a 100mm straight reducer (silicone 51 to 38mm and a lovely shade of French blue).
How do you put photos or drawings on her?
It's simple to do, costs nowt, easily undone/thermostat swapped and looks as though it's meant to be there.
Even the wife's chuffed - the heater gets warm enough now and her favourite colour is blue.

this may seem a daft question and i am good at them but if you are using silicon inside the rubber top hose when you tighten the jubilee clips does it not crush the pipe.

FintonStack · 28th November 2012, 14:30

Ahah! That's where it gets cute. It's so simple.
Can someone tell me hve to cut and paste onto here?

t140pete · 13th December 2012, 21:17

Did you cut the original pipe or just add to the overall length ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by FintonStack

Sorry, forgot to mention, there's no stuffing it yards down the pipe either.

The straight connector was a 100mm straight reducer (silicone 51 to 38mm and a lovely shade of French blue).
How do you put photos or drawings on her?
It's simple to do, costs nowt, easily undone/thermostat swapped and looks as though it's meant to be there.
Even the wife's chuffed - the heater gets warm enough now and her favourite colour is blue.

FintonStack · 5th January 2013, 12:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by t140pete

Did you cut the original pipe or just add to the overall length ?

Just added to the length. No cutting, tugging, ramming or KY jelly involved.

28th November 2012, 13:02	#5
Frank Incensed Ex 75 Owner 75 Tourerless Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,147 Thanks: 60 Thanked 156 Times in 93 Posts	Temperature Up, MPG Up Too? Can people who have done the mod and not already reported whether their mpg has improved, advise if it has please? If sln8458 (whose coolant gets fairly near what you'd expect with a properly functioning stat) did the mod, he might get a bit more warmth through the heater, but I doubt that he'd notice any significant benefit in fuel economy. __________________ Beyoncé's Green Light Used More Rubber 355188 of 355194

19th October 2011, 11:45	#2
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	#3
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.

28th November 2012, 13:35	#6
FintonStack Newbie 75DCSE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tarn Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sorry, forgot to mention, there's no stuffing it yards down the pipe either. The straight connector was a 100mm straight reducer (silicone 51 to 38mm and a lovely shade of French blue). How do you put photos or drawings on her? It's simple to do, costs nowt, easily undone/thermostat swapped and looks as though it's meant to be there. Even the wife's chuffed - the heater gets warm enough now and her favourite colour is blue.

28th November 2012, 14:30	#8
FintonStack Newbie 75DCSE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tarn Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ahah! That's where it gets cute. It's so simple. Can someone tell me hve to cut and paste onto here?