Dodgy thermostat
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Dodgy thermostat
Well since I changed my duo-valve in the cooling circuit, I noticed that the engine was running a bit cooler (heat gauge) than before. Now as morning temperatures are much cooler, I've noticed that the engine needs a lot more time to reach the normal operating temperature. I guess the thermostat needs to be changed.
Before I look into more detail on how to do this, I wanted to know if changing the thermostat a simple operation, or does this require a radiator removal job, as space in front of the block is rather limited. If this îs the case I would also change the water pump and the same time. In any case this would be done over the winter months when "T-Rex" is in hibernation.
Comments anyone?
Before I look into more detail on how to do this, I wanted to know if changing the thermostat a simple operation, or does this require a radiator removal job, as space in front of the block is rather limited. If this îs the case I would also change the water pump and the same time. In any case this would be done over the winter months when "T-Rex" is in hibernation.
Comments anyone?
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MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 5,890
Likes: 323
From: Land of mountains, cheese, chocolate and watches
12' W204 C63 AMG coupe "T-Rex", 12' W451 Smart Fortwo Pulse (99' W202 C43 AMG + Ultima Can-Am sold)
Thanks, I havn't looked closely yet...
