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graham 500

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376 posts

284 months

Monday 6th January 2014
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Went out in car yesterday and it took ages for the heater to warm up, like 15 miles before air started blowing anywhere near warm. Temperature gauge was on cold for ages then went to just under halfway after 10-15 mins. Not had this before, is it a sign that the thermostat is on the way out?

NigelStn

268 posts

197 months

Monday 6th January 2014
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Sounds like it. Issues with thermostats on the earlier V8 Vantages were a common problem.
I had to replace mine as I experienced similar issues to yours

Neil1300R

5,769 posts

208 months

Monday 6th January 2014
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graham 500 said:
Went out in car yesterday and it took ages for the heater to warm up, like 15 miles before air started blowing anywhere near warm. Temperature gauge was on cold for ages then went to just under halfway after 10-15 mins. Not had this before, is it a sign that the thermostat is on the way out?
yes

graham 500

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376 posts

284 months

Monday 6th January 2014
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On the frequently asked Questions, it gives two part numbers for a Jag, does this thread relate to the Vantage, if so which one will fit?

graham 500

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376 posts

284 months

Monday 6th January 2014
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Sorry, I've answered my own question.....