Some advice- Thermostat housing etc

jay74 · 28th July 2012, 15:25

Hi all, ive noticed that i was loosing some coolent and can just see water in the 'V'. 2.0l V6 2001

This was a few weeks back and i have not used the car since.
So now that i have the penny's im going to get it done, im just wondering what parts i will need, apart from http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-ROVER-7...ht_1128wt_1396 .

Like manifold gaskets etc, how many or other seals that would have to be replaced.

Thanks for any advice.

BIG LEK · 28th July 2012, 17:04

Just two inlet manifold gaskets is needed can't remember the part no's off the top of my head,there should be two plastic clips as well, but theres no mention of them in the listing,

stocktake · 28th July 2012, 17:30

Do it from the side, no inlet manifold removal reqd

andy willi · 28th July 2012, 19:43

don't need to remove manifold do it from the side dave is right

jay74 · 29th July 2012, 17:24

Problem is, im having it done and even though i did mention that i heard it can be done from the side they dont want to lol. They checked job on autodata etc
about 2 hours they say.

But ill be happy when its done.

Also still have to get the fan resistor ordered from a bit bk so think ill get that done at the same time.

stocktake · 29th July 2012, 17:36

You will still need the two clips that stop the straight pipe from moving side to side

pab · 29th July 2012, 18:03

I watched in amazement,bit of keyhole surgery and the correct tools saves the time of the inlet manifold being removed.This assembly being removed causes problems,air leaks etc.

The throttle body removed and the thermostat housing can be accessed.

jay74 · 29th July 2012, 19:00

Thanks for the help so far folks, ill check for the clips etc and manifold gaskets.

i take it the manifold gaskets are the same ? just 2x of the same or is there a difference. nice pictures to, really helps to see what you mean from the side.

I will have another word with the guy doing the job and see if i can set him on the righteous path

.
Thanks

Also if anyone knows of a good decent garage in stoke on trent that im not aware of that dont charge the earth, please tell

MikeHurley · 29th July 2012, 19:12

Hey Pab, do you have any more photos to post of the side access process?

pab · 29th July 2012, 19:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeHurley

Hey Pab, do you have any more photos to post of the side access process?

Unfortunately I don't.Perhaps stocktake or Andy can advise further if needed.

28th July 2012, 15:25	#1
jay74 Newbie Rover 75 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Stoke - On - Trent Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Some advice- Thermostat housing etc Hi all, ive noticed that i was loosing some coolent and can just see water in the 'V'. 2.0l V6 2001 This was a few weeks back and i have not used the car since. So now that i have the penny's im going to get it done, im just wondering what parts i will need, apart from http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-ROVER-7...ht_1128wt_1396 . Like manifold gaskets etc, how many or other seals that would have to be replaced. Thanks for any advice.

28th July 2012, 17:04	#2
BIG LEK Banned Rover 75 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: somewhere Posts: 3,833 Thanks: 52 Thanked 59 Times in 52 Posts	Just two inlet manifold gaskets is needed can't remember the part no's off the top of my head,there should be two plastic clips as well, but theres no mention of them in the listing, Last edited by BIG LEK; 28th July 2012 at 17:06..

28th July 2012, 17:30	#3
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,593 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Do it from the side, no inlet manifold removal reqd __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

29th July 2012, 17:24	#5
jay74 Newbie Rover 75 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Stoke - On - Trent Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Problem is, im having it done and even though i did mention that i heard it can be done from the side they dont want to lol. They checked job on autodata etc about 2 hours they say. But ill be happy when its done. Also still have to get the fan resistor ordered from a bit bk so think ill get that done at the same time. Last edited by jay74; 29th July 2012 at 17:48..

29th July 2012, 17:36	#6
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,593 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	You will still need the two clips that stop the straight pipe from moving side to side __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

28th July 2012, 19:43	#4
andy willi I really should get out more....... PRE LAUNCH 75/ZT 190/XJ 550 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: carcroft doncaster Posts: 2,866 Thanks: 101 Thanked 680 Times in 342 Posts	don't need to remove manifold do it from the side dave is right

29th July 2012, 18:03	#7
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	I watched in amazement,bit of keyhole surgery and the correct tools saves the time of the inlet manifold being removed.This assembly being removed causes problems,air leaks etc. The throttle body removed and the thermostat housing can be accessed.

29th July 2012, 19:00	#8
jay74 Newbie Rover 75 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Stoke - On - Trent Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the help so far folks, ill check for the clips etc and manifold gaskets. i take it the manifold gaskets are the same ? just 2x of the same or is there a difference. nice pictures to, really helps to see what you mean from the side. I will have another word with the guy doing the job and see if i can set him on the righteous path . Thanks Also if anyone knows of a good decent garage in stoke on trent that im not aware of that dont charge the earth, please tell Last edited by jay74; 29th July 2012 at 19:08..

29th July 2012, 19:12	#9
MikeHurley Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon 2.5 V6 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: London Posts: 659 Thanks: 129 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts	Hey Pab, do you have any more photos to post of the side access process? __________________ To do list: Aux Drive Belt ....... Sept 2017 Kaiser Alumium Stat Housing ....Jan 2017 Rear o/s wheel bearing set changed.....Aug 2014 Cam & Aux Belts...May 2014 Tazu Inner tie rod ends...May 2014 Need Timing Belts changed...done April 2014 Front Shocks and Strut Bearings ....done Mar 2014 Polybushes to Wishbone Arms.....done Mar 2014 Handbrake compensator changed...done Oct 2013 Exhaust Back Box a.......done 16/8/13 Quality Front Drop Links...done 16/8/13 Rear Springs ..done 16/8/13