Inline Thermostat

Bertiebumblebee · 23rd February 2018, 20:32

Hi all,

Not strictly a MG Rover question but probably someone could advise me.

I did the inline thermostat mod to the ZT cdti a couple of years ago and it works a treat. My boys old Fiat Stilo has a similar problem (thermostat not closing ) leading to it running cool. I can't see why this mod can not be used on other cars as long as the thermostat will physically fit. Is there a reason that I should not do this ??
By the way the reason I ask is -----
Renault 5 thermostat around £7
Over complicated Fiat Stilo thermostat around £50

T-Cut · 24th February 2018, 16:03

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Originally Posted by Bertiebumblebee

Is there a reason that I should not do this ??

Probably not, but you must be absolutely sure the old stat will never fail shut. Most stats do and that would cause serious problems.

TC

COLVERT · 24th February 2018, 16:21

If the Fiat stat is easy to get at then just remove it and fit the in-line one as per the Rover.---

23rd February 2018, 20:32	#1
Bertiebumblebee Newbie MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Inline Thermostat Hi all, Not strictly a MG Rover question but probably someone could advise me. I did the inline thermostat mod to the ZT cdti a couple of years ago and it works a treat. My boys old Fiat Stilo has a similar problem (thermostat not closing ) leading to it running cool. I can't see why this mod can not be used on other cars as long as the thermostat will physically fit. Is there a reason that I should not do this ?? By the way the reason I ask is ----- Renault 5 thermostat around £7 Over complicated Fiat Stilo thermostat around £50

24th February 2018, 16:21	#3
COLVERT This is my second home R75 Saloon. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France/or Devon. Posts: 14,003 Thanks: 3,851 Thanked 2,167 Times in 1,816 Posts	If the Fiat stat is easy to get at then just remove it and fit the in-line one as per the Rover.---