V8S - Radiator-Thermostat

[simba]

Can anyone tell me wheres the best place to source a new thermostat for my V8S as mines is goosed!What car is it origanally fitted to or is it unique to TVR. What should I expect to pay? Thanks, EB

[shpub]

Get a TVR one as the spec is very different. Range Rover ones lead to overheating problems. Dealer or independent.

Steve
www.tvrbooks.co.uk

[simba]

Steve, thanks for the reply. However, just discovered when bypassing the thermostat that its not the thermostat after all, its the bloody relay? Cars eh?

Eh, anyone know where to source a new relay? Thanks

[GreenV8S]

simba said: Steve, thanks for the reply. However, just discovered when bypassing the thermostat that its not the thermostat after all, its the bloody relay? Cars eh?

Eh, anyone know where to source a new relay? Thanks

Thermostat? Oh I see, I had assumed you were talking about the (water) thermostat (on the front of the inlet manifold) but I guess you meant the otter switch (on the top hose). You can bypass the otter switch just by shorting the two wires together, this should turn the fans on. If it doesn't, there 's a problem with the fans, fuse, relay or wiring. Relay is a fairly conventional single pole make/break relay with standard pin-outs, just make sure you get one with a 40A current rating, not one of the lower rating ones. The pin-outs are shown on the outside of the relay so you can confirm you're getting an exact replacement.

Cheers,
Peter Humphries (and a green V8S)

[shpub]

The thermostst lives inside the engine. It is not electrical but mechanical and doesn't have a relay. What you were refering to is the thermostatic switch (aka otter) that controls the fans...

The two don't look the same!

>> Edited by shpub on Friday 1st November 22:05