Themostat

[neal1980]

just a quickie...

anyone know what temp thermostat my 1996 4.0 should have? I assume its a range rover one?? Roughly how much?

Cheers

[mongoose]

What it 'should' have and what are best can be two different things!The std TVR stat is 82oC,but the RV8 experts advise 76oC to lessen the chance of block cracking.Scince i found this out i now run a 76oC stat.Make sure you get one with the correct larger orifice though.

[scoule]

My 94 Grif 500 has a 82 degree large bore thermostat. Cost about £10 including a gasket from a TVR dealer, yours should be the same. They also sell a 74 degree stat for hotter climates...

[terence]

I phoned David Gerald yesterday to get a thermostat with the larger opening but he is out of stock and has them on back order from TVR. Have not had chance yet to try any other dealers. Anyone know of any dealer who has them in stock. Thanks Terence

[M@H]

terence said:

...on back order from TVR.

..err a Landrover supplers should be able to help you out. www.paddockspares.com/ ??

[that daddy]

A renault 16 valve one fits,cant remember the model,megane but a performance model clio 2.0 or something cant remember.82 degree though but it is the wide orifice type,i should know i,ve been using one,matched thru a catalogue,dimensions etc.genuine of course,and bigger opening.

>> Edited by that daddy on Tuesday 16th May 21:13

[terence]

Thanks for the advice folks. I have a new 82 degree stat (bought from V8 racing) which I think is a standard rover one. However it looks like a standard rather than large orifice type. I will have a look for a performance Renault one see how it compares. I believe mine is stuck partially open as the engine takes quite a while to warm up, the top hose starts to get warm soon after starting and the engine runs cool in very cold weather and hot in warm weather. Sorry for hyjacking this thread.

[scoule]

terence said:

I phoned David Gerald yesterday to get a thermostat with the larger opening but he is out of stock and has them on back order from TVR. Have not had chance yet to try any other dealers. Anyone know of any dealer who has them in stock. Thanks Terence

Racing Green TVR have them in stock ... well, I bought one from them on monday! I've bought RR/LR stats from motor factors etc and they don't look the same as the ones supplied by TVR ...