Diesel thermostat definative answer - Page 139

KRISTLEE · 16th August 2015, 23:27

I did mine in the front street lol...I wish I wasn't so stubborn and refuse to pay garage costs and I had just got my car recovered to a garage and let them do it as they wouldn't have had to worry if it was going to rain or whatever and they would've done it in no time on a lift with the proper tools etc...next big job is definitely getting done in a garage lol.

I'm sure someone else will be along soon enough to advise you of a specialist garage in the Southampton area...

Fred7A · 16th August 2015, 23:59

You're obviously less cack-handed than I am Lee! I've never been very good at DIY mechanics, even when I was running "basic" cars like my old Wolseley 1500.

Fred7A · 4th September 2015, 18:38

Well the thermostat is now fixed and my temperature gauge is sitting nicely at 9 o'clock.

I had it done at MG Rover World in Shedfield, which I found mentioned on an old thread here. Very pleased with the work carried out, which included a service, and there was the added bonus of a Rover 75 courtesy car. It was a 1.8 - not having driven a petrol one before it made my diesel feel a little agricultural in comparison!

On the downside, I've managed to pick up a nail in one of my tyres. Luckily the car has a "proper" spare, with an unused tyre, but as it's steel it doesn't match the other wheels very well...

T-Cut · 4th September 2015, 19:42

Which reminds me. Has anyone got an update on the performance of the 'Mk3' stat from DMGRS?

Maybe it's not been in use long enough yet, but it would be interesting to compare the longevity of Mk1, 2 and 3. As far as I'm aware, the Mk1s are still going strong though maybe few in number(?). The Mk2s are the reason for this 140 page thread and the Mk3s are hopefully an OEM style permanent fix.

TC

BadgeStar · 28th January 2016, 18:40

Just to make this thread a little longer ....... having read the first 'umpteen' pages of it and then skipping to the last dozen pages, to save me traipsing through the other 99 pages I wonder if someone could answer a question for me please?
.....if I was to buy an in-line (aluminium?) thermostat housing as seen on eBay from Specialist Components can anybody advise on whether I would need a small hole in the thermostat or not?

Barry.

Union Wheels · 28th January 2016, 18:57

Hi BadgeStar,

definitely not.

No hole required

Pete.

DMGRS · 28th January 2016, 19:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by T-Cut

Which reminds me. Has anyone got an update on the performance of the 'Mk3' stat from DMGRS?

Maybe it's not been in use long enough yet, but it would be interesting to compare the longevity of Mk1, 2 and 3. As far as I'm aware, the Mk1s are still going strong though maybe few in number(?). The Mk2s are the reason for this 140 page thread and the Mk3s are hopefully an OEM style permanent fix.

TC

I know any data from myself will be 'biased', but no reported issues or returns yet.
Still working well on the 4 we fitted to test.

PaulR · 28th January 2016, 20:14

I can certainly recommend the inline housing. It is a very high quality unit. Mine has been fitted since the early days of this thread and continues to work perfectly.

Gren 24 · 28th January 2016, 20:42

I've had my Diesel Thermostat Fitted for about a year now from DMGRS and very pleased with it on my 2004 CTDI Tourer.

It was really good in the summer and now with the cold mornings and nights I could not fault it.My Tourer runs at the temp it should.

I'm pleased I did not go with the in line, but that's just me. Each to there own.

T-Cut · 28th January 2016, 21:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gren 24

My Tourer runs at the temp it should.

Have you got the numbers so we can compare?

TC

16th August 2015, 23:27	#1381
KRISTLEE I really should get out more....... None at the moment. Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Hartlepool Posts: 2,067 Thanks: 939 Thanked 384 Times in 294 Posts	I did mine in the front street lol...I wish I wasn't so stubborn and refuse to pay garage costs and I had just got my car recovered to a garage and let them do it as they wouldn't have had to worry if it was going to rain or whatever and they would've done it in no time on a lift with the proper tools etc...next big job is definitely getting done in a garage lol. I'm sure someone else will be along soon enough to advise you of a specialist garage in the Southampton area... __________________ Best Regards, Lee. DONE: HAD A CRAZY IDEA THAT I HAD TO GET RID OF MY MG ZTT DUE TO NOT HAVING A DRIVE AND HAVING TO PARK ON A BUSY STREET WITH A VIEW TO GETTING ANOTHER ONE AT A LATER DATE WHEN I HAVE A DRIVE. ENDED UP REALISING IT REALLY ISN'T PRACTICAL NOT HAVING A CAR TO GET AROUND AND I NOW OWN A VW EOS 3.2 V6 INDIVIDUAL (1 OF 20 REMAINING IN THE UK WITH THAT ENGINE AND TRIM COMBO) EVEN THOUGH I STILL LIVE ON A BUSY ROAD WITHOUT A DRIVE

28th January 2016, 18:57	#1386
Union Wheels Loves to post Honda Accord Tourer i dtec Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wakefield Posts: 331 Thanks: 56 Thanked 90 Times in 75 Posts	Hi BadgeStar, definitely not. No hole required Pete. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] How to Retrofit Diesel Cruise Control + Loom http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...87&postcount=1 How to Modify a 3 Speed Fan for CDT & V6 into a 2 Speed with a Resistor. http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=209920 CDT now gone to new owner, but still on forum

16th August 2015, 23:59	#1382
Fred7A Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Southampton Posts: 73 Thanks: 15 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	You're obviously less cack-handed than I am Lee! I've never been very good at DIY mechanics, even when I was running "basic" cars like my old Wolseley 1500.

4th September 2015, 18:38	#1383
Fred7A Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Southampton Posts: 73 Thanks: 15 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Well the thermostat is now fixed and my temperature gauge is sitting nicely at 9 o'clock. I had it done at MG Rover World in Shedfield, which I found mentioned on an old thread here. Very pleased with the work carried out, which included a service, and there was the added bonus of a Rover 75 courtesy car. It was a 1.8 - not having driven a petrol one before it made my diesel feel a little agricultural in comparison! On the downside, I've managed to pick up a nail in one of my tyres. Luckily the car has a "proper" spare, with an unused tyre, but as it's steel it doesn't match the other wheels very well...

4th September 2015, 19:42	#1384
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	Which reminds me. Has anyone got an update on the performance of the 'Mk3' stat from DMGRS? Maybe it's not been in use long enough yet, but it would be interesting to compare the longevity of Mk1, 2 and 3. As far as I'm aware, the Mk1s are still going strong though maybe few in number(?). The Mk2s are the reason for this 140 page thread and the Mk3s are hopefully an OEM style permanent fix. TC

28th January 2016, 18:40	#1385
BadgeStar Newbie Mk1 Rover 75 CDT Con Saloon Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Stafford Posts: 22 Thanks: 12 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts	Just to make this thread a little longer ....... having read the first 'umpteen' pages of it and then skipping to the last dozen pages, to save me traipsing through the other 99 pages I wonder if someone could answer a question for me please? .....if I was to buy an in-line (aluminium?) thermostat housing as seen on eBay from Specialist Components can anybody advise on whether I would need a small hole in the thermostat or not? Barry.

28th January 2016, 20:14	#1388
PaulR Regular poster Rover 75 saloon (and P4 100) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southport Posts: 87 Thanks: 9 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	I can certainly recommend the inline housing. It is a very high quality unit. Mine has been fitted since the early days of this thread and continues to work perfectly.

28th January 2016, 20:42	#1389
Gren 24 Loves to post 2004 Rover 75 Tourer Connoisseur SE CDTI Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Stafford Posts: 459 Thanks: 98 Thanked 98 Times in 83 Posts	I've had my Diesel Thermostat Fitted for about a year now from DMGRS and very pleased with it on my 2004 CTDI Tourer. It was really good in the summer and now with the cold mornings and nights I could not fault it.My Tourer runs at the temp it should. I'm pleased I did not go with the in line, but that's just me. Each to there own.