PRT Thermostat....where to buy?

mbonwick · 2nd October 2019, 20:29

So about 2 years ago I replaced the original buff PRT stat in my 1.8NA as the running temperature was a bit on the high side (97-99C).

Since then I've gone through a load of utterly rubbish stats from several sources, even the OEM one from Rimmers has only lasted 9 months as I discovered this morning (5C outside, just made 80C after a good 30 mile run to work, regularly dipping below 75C).

Despite all having the part number PEM100990 which is supposed to be an 87C stat, they've all had 82C internals.

Is there anywhere, other than shelling out £40+ at Rimmers for a Genuine LR item that I can get a stat that is actually 87C and will last more than a few months?!

2nd October 2019, 20:29	#1
mbonwick Gets stuck in Connoisseur SE 1.8 Auto Saloon Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Kendal Posts: 633 Thanks: 129 Thanked 176 Times in 147 Posts	PRT Thermostat....where to buy? So about 2 years ago I replaced the original buff PRT stat in my 1.8NA as the running temperature was a bit on the high side (97-99C). Since then I've gone through a load of utterly rubbish stats from several sources, even the OEM one from Rimmers has only lasted 9 months as I discovered this morning (5C outside, just made 80C after a good 30 mile run to work, regularly dipping below 75C). Despite all having the part number PEM100990 which is supposed to be an 87C stat, they've all had 82C internals. Is there anywhere, other than shelling out £40+ at Rimmers for a Genuine LR item that I can get a stat that is actually 87C and will last more than a few months?!