temp gauge

joe goodluck · 21st March 2008, 17:02

can any one shed a light on this leave car ticking over temp gauge goes to normal heating ok start to drive temp gauge goes down and so does heating and as moved back to scotland need heating

GreyGhost · 21st March 2008, 17:25

Thermostat?

joe goodluck · 21st March 2008, 17:31

thanks grey ghost how big a job is it any idea and also got any members in scotland just moved back up here need to find a good garage near falkirk

sworks · 21st March 2008, 18:06

As GG says sounds like the thermostat, what engine is it?

GreyGhost · 21st March 2008, 18:30

It's a V6.
Remove the accoustic engine cover and look between the Vs at the right hand end. I'm not sure of the procedure but as you will see you may have to do some dismantling to gain access.

stocktake · 21st March 2008, 18:35

Mine was exactly same and was the thermostat. Bought one from Rimmers for under £40. Then looked at the job.....and contacted Lates for a price.
Took lates and Co. around two and a half hours and they do them all the time. Best to do it or get it done though. The stat is stuck and if it changes position it could overheat

sworks · 21st March 2008, 18:39

i find it easier to remove the inlet manifolds as this gives loads of room (be carefull of the fuel pipes) it is possible to change it with the manifolds on if you have really small hands, i think this way is too awkward though

21st March 2008, 17:02	#1
joe goodluck Newbie MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: falkirk scotland Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	temp gauge can any one shed a light on this leave car ticking over temp gauge goes to normal heating ok start to drive temp gauge goes down and so does heating and as moved back to scotland need heating

21st March 2008, 17:31	#3
joe goodluck Newbie MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: falkirk scotland Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	temp gauge thanks grey ghost how big a job is it any idea and also got any members in scotland just moved back up here need to find a good garage near falkirk

21st March 2008, 18:35	#6
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,586 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Mine was exactly same and was the thermostat. Bought one from Rimmers for under £40. Then looked at the job.....and contacted Lates for a price. Took lates and Co. around two and a half hours and they do them all the time. Best to do it or get it done though. The stat is stuck and if it changes position it could overheat __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

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21st March 2008, 17:25	#2
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	Thermostat?

21st March 2008, 18:06	#4
sworks Been absent for a while… Rover 75 Tourer, Classic mini Cooper S, Abarth 595 competizione, MG TF and a Hyundai Tucson PHEV Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cumbria Posts: 13,065 Thanks: 1,033 Thanked 1,686 Times in 1,040 Posts	As GG says sounds like the thermostat, what engine is it?

21st March 2008, 18:30	#5
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	It's a V6. Remove the accoustic engine cover and look between the Vs at the right hand end. I'm not sure of the procedure but as you will see you may have to do some dismantling to gain access.

21st March 2008, 18:39	#7
sworks Been absent for a while… Rover 75 Tourer, Classic mini Cooper S, Abarth 595 competizione, MG TF and a Hyundai Tucson PHEV Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cumbria Posts: 13,065 Thanks: 1,033 Thanked 1,686 Times in 1,040 Posts	i find it easier to remove the inlet manifolds as this gives loads of room (be carefull of the fuel pipes) it is possible to change it with the manifolds on if you have really small hands, i think this way is too awkward though