V6 thermostat/housing, how do i get it off?

Chris Russell · 24th November 2007, 23:53

i have a 2litre V6 need to change thermostat/housing how do i get it off? can see it but can't get to it and how much is it and where's the best place to get one from?

Kiwirover · 26th November 2007, 05:36

Hi Chris...

I am sure someone will be along soon who will have a difinitive answer for you.

Meantime this response should move the thread back up to the top

Keith · 26th November 2007, 09:48

I have renamed the thread to something more useful

GreyGhost · 26th November 2007, 09:57

I respectfully suggest you avail yourself a copy of the Haynes manual, which will guide you through the necessary steps to access and replace the thermostat.
Parts are available through Rimmer Bros and or Xpart

Hope this helps.

JohnDotCom · 26th November 2007, 10:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith

I have renamed the thread to something more useful

I thought that would be right up your Street Keith with all your Skills in this department,

I'm quite lost on these petrol engine thingies.

Now the diesel, thats a right pig!!

Keith · 26th November 2007, 16:10

Lates is the best person to explain exactly what is involved in taikng it off
I have not pulled one to bits myself so would just be quoting from the book.

stocktake · 26th November 2007, 16:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Russell

i have a 2litre V6 need to change thermostat/housing how do i get it off? can see it but can't get to it and how much is it and where's the best place to get one from?

Hi Chris,

Just had mine done at Lates and it took a little under 3 hours and he does them all the time!

The inlet manifold has to come off and with it all the ancillaries / wiring looms throttle assy etc. then the injectors and loom, then the front bank inlet pipes. Only then can you see the thermostat housing. Lates will only fit the full kit that is Thermostat housing, pipe and clips and return elbow. I also had the temp sender fitted at the same time. He is booked up until Feb 08 though.

It has been achieved from the side but space is unbelievably limited and takes almost as long, if you have the slightest problem it all has to come off anyway

if you just want to change the housing on its own I have a brand new one that I bought from rimmers. When I saw the extent of the job and how cold it is outside I decided against it. You can have that for £18 inc p+p (cost me over £30.)

HTH

Chris Russell · 26th November 2007, 17:33

i've got myself a copy of the haynes manual hoped i wouldn't have to take all that off, never mind needs must and all that.

stock take thanks for the part offer might just take you up on that will it be possible to collect it just to keep things simple my number is

Phone numbers removed for your security. I have forwarded your numbers to Dave (Stocktake)

EXMSRalph · 26th November 2007, 17:53

You will need the following parts:

PEM101050
PEP101970
PEP103270
PYC101320 x2

This is the thermostat, plus two pipes and the clips to hold them in place. Total cost should be around £48 for the parts. The pipes become very brittle and are likely to break when removed which is why we always replace them.

Chris Russell · 28th November 2007, 00:37

halfway there on the thermostat what a nightmare but thanks for the part stocktake i'll post tomorrow to keep you informed unless i dig a big hole drop the car init and go on holiday and pretend it never happened

24th November 2007, 23:53	#1
Chris Russell Avid contributor Rover 1.8 Clubse 75 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Barnsley Posts: 173 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	V6 thermostat/housing, how do i get it off? i have a 2litre V6 need to change thermostat/housing how do i get it off? can see it but can't get to it and how much is it and where's the best place to get one from?

26th November 2007, 05:36	#2
Kiwirover Loves to post 1999 75 Con SE 2.5 Auto Join Date: May 2007 Location: Lower Hutt Posts: 326 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Hi Chris... I am sure someone will be along soon who will have a difinitive answer for you. Meantime this response should move the thread back up to the top __________________ Regards, Gillian

26th November 2007, 17:33	#8
Chris Russell Avid contributor Rover 1.8 Clubse 75 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Barnsley Posts: 173 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i've got myself a copy of the haynes manual hoped i wouldn't have to take all that off, never mind needs must and all that. stock take thanks for the part offer might just take you up on that will it be possible to collect it just to keep things simple my number is Phone numbers removed for your security. I have forwarded your numbers to Dave (Stocktake) Last edited by GreyGhost; 26th November 2007 at 17:54.. Reason: phone number

26th November 2007, 09:48	#3
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	I have renamed the thread to something more useful

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GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	I respectfully suggest you avail yourself a copy of the Haynes manual, which will guide you through the necessary steps to access and replace the thermostat. Parts are available through Rimmer Bros and or Xpart Hope this helps.

26th November 2007, 16:10	#6
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	Lates is the best person to explain exactly what is involved in taikng it off I have not pulled one to bits myself so would just be quoting from the book.

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EXMSRalph Gets stuck in ZS180, MGF, Rover 400, MG Montego Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sittingbourne Posts: 534 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	You will need the following parts: PEM101050 PEP101970 PEP103270 PYC101320 x2 This is the thermostat, plus two pipes and the clips to hold them in place. Total cost should be around £48 for the parts. The pipes become very brittle and are likely to break when removed which is why we always replace them.

28th November 2007, 00:37	#10
Chris Russell Avid contributor Rover 1.8 Clubse 75 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Barnsley Posts: 173 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	halfway there on the thermostat what a nightmare but thanks for the part stocktake i'll post tomorrow to keep you informed unless i dig a big hole drop the car init and go on holiday and pretend it never happened