Thermostat for V8

[dixiebabes]

Is this the tyope i need lads?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ROVER-SD1-3500-V8-THERMOSTAT...

Or is this better?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LAND-ROVER-V8-THERMOSTAT-88C...

Dix

Edited by dixiebabes on Tuesday 12th April 06:45

[Number 7]

You want a Wahl branded one, which is what TVR used - bigger bore I believe.

[dixiebabes]

Any idea where i can get me mits on one of them??

Dix

[rev-erend]

Clever Trevor do 74 and 84 degree versions of the big bore stat..

http://www.clever-trevor.net/TVR/Parts/Tasmin/h%7C...

[400SE Dave]

rev-erend said:

Clever Trevor do 74 and 84 degree versions of the big bore stat..

http://www.clever-trevor.net/TVR/Parts/Tasmin/h%7C...

Got mine from here, I went for the 74 degree version

[Alexdaredevilz]

Bigger bore ones are a waste of money, I got a tuned 4.6 with standard stat, no problems at all, and im quite hard on my engine

If it over heats you got issues else where

[dixiebabes]

Thanks lads ill have a go for the 82 degree one.

Dix

[leorest]

Alexdaredevilz said:

Bigger bore ones are a waste of money, I got a tuned 4.6 with standard stat, no problems at all, and im quite hard on my engine

If it over heats you got issues else where

Interesting you say that. I have suspected the same as many moons ago I replaced my big bore one with a standard type and have had no issues even sitting in traffic for hours on the hottest of days.

[ferlin]

I fitted an 82 degree stat from Rimmer Bros and its absolutely fine on my 350i automatic where the cooling system has to cool the autobox too.

[AM400]

Which ever rating you go for make sure it has a jiggle pin.

[Wedg1e]

82 degree motorfactorspecial fitted to my 390, cools fine. Can't say the same for the cabin

[350zwelgje]

AM400 said:

Which ever rating you go for make sure it has a jiggle pin.

+1
And that it is installed with it in the top position.

Rob

[honestjohntoo]

Wedg1e said:

82 degree motorfactorspecial fitted to my 390, cools fine. Can't say the same for the cabin

For toasty toes - fit 88 degree stat.

[Wedg1e]

honestjohntoo said:

or toasty toes - fit 88 degree stat.

Wrong way round, cabin is plenty hot enough.

[dixiebabes]

Jiggle pin what the FU....... is that? any pictures available


Dix

[Number 7]

Here you go - jiggle pin is the thing at the top that passes through from front to back - it's a loose fit. Something to do with allowing any trapped air to move. Always fit with the pin uppermost.


eta: brand is Wahler, not Wahl per my earlier post. German.

[dixiebabes]

Right got ya number 7 thanks for the help. So this looks like the correct one with a jiggle pin yes?

http://go.redirectingat.com/?id=1044X509854&xs...

Dix.

Edited by dixiebabes on Wednesday 13th April 08:39

[Alexdaredevilz]

Wouldn't drilling a small hole have the same affect?

[Number 7]

dixiebabes said:

Right got ya number 7 thanks for the help. So this looks like the correct one with a jiggle pin yes?

http://go.redirectingat.com/?id=1044X509854&xs...

Dix.

Edited by dixiebabes on Wednesday 13th April 08:39

Yep. TBH I'd stick to an 82deg. version unless you have a heavily tuned engine and do track work / run in a very hot climate.
As Alex says, yes I suppose you could drill a hole in a thermostat, but surely the pin itself serves a purpose? For the sake of a tenner, I'd get the right part. It's not as if it will wear out in a hurry.

ETA: looking at that pic again, there is an arrow indicating fitment direction (up) but the jiggle pin is at 90 degrees to that vertical position. I would ask the seller why. Both of my Wahler's have the arrow pointing at the pin, i.e. top.

Edited by Number 7 on Wednesday 13th April 08:59

[Wedg1e]

Alexdaredevilz said:

Wouldn't drilling a small hole have the same affect?

It would let water bypass the thermostat though, negating its effect.