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Service and thermostat
« on: 03 April 2013, 15:15:32 »

Im going to attempt to do both of the above by following all the guides but is there anything else i should do while im doing the thermostat also what associated parts would i need when doing theses jobs.

I already have the coolant and spark plugs and the gaskets for the plenum obviously i need oil and filter and all the other filters. But is there any little bits i need when putting it back together.

Also is there anyone in Essex or close that wouldn't mind helping i don't mind helping out if you have a bigger job and need an extra set of hands ill help you with that aswell. To be honest i would just like some one to make sure im doing it alright i don't want you to do all the work and i stand there and watch. i am more than happy to travel a little way or you could come to me.
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Re: Service and thermostat
« Reply #1 on: 03 April 2013, 16:02:49 »

you should be cool with just the guides mate. if not I found it handy to keep my laptop on with this site up so when I did new stuff for the first time and something cropped up that scared me I could post for help.... and the good folk helped within seconds  :y

also be prepared to wrestle with the stat housing or more specifically the pipe to the stat housing.... if some farking monkey has shoved a whole tub of strong sealing compound (like mine had  >:() it could take a while to prise free.................. which is why you set yourself a good while to do it.  :y

also the stat housing may break on removal (mine didn't but I know others have experienced this.... have new one spare).

give yourself enough time. remember that 'b' bolt is easy to get off.... a bitch to get back on. so I gave myself a whole weekend free to do the job and got rid of any unwanted distractions like the wife.

(when I say got rid of... I don't mean bash her over the head and bury her in the garden........... **wonders why I didn't do that**  :-\ :-\ :-\ :D

hth  :y
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Re: Service and thermostat
« Reply #2 on: 03 April 2013, 17:40:03 »

you should be cool with just the guides mate. if not I found it handy to keep my laptop on with this site up so when I did new stuff for the first time and something cropped up that scared me I could post for help.... and the good folk helped within seconds  :y

also be prepared to wrestle with the stat housing or more specifically the pipe to the stat housing.... if some farking monkey has shoved a whole tub of strong sealing compound (like mine had  >:() it could take a while to prise free.................. which is why you set yourself a good while to do it.  :y

also the stat housing may break on removal (mine didn't but I know others have experienced this.... have new one spare).

give yourself enough time. remember that 'b' bolt is easy to get off.... a bitch to get back on. so I gave myself a whole weekend free to do the job and got rid of any unwanted distractions like the wife.

(when I say got rid of... I don't mean bash her over the head and bury her in the garden........... **wonders why I didn't do that**  :-\ :-\ :-\ :D

hth  :y


.......and you're not the only one. :)
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Re: Service and thermostat
« Reply #3 on: 03 April 2013, 18:17:03 »

you should be cool with just the guides mate. if not I found it handy to keep my laptop on with this site up so when I did new stuff for the first time and something cropped up that scared me I could post for help.... and the good folk helped within seconds  :y

also be prepared to wrestle with the stat housing or more specifically the pipe to the stat housing.... if some farking monkey has shoved a whole tub of strong sealing compound (like mine had  >:() it could take a while to prise free.................. which is why you set yourself a good while to do it.  :y

also the stat housing may break on removal (mine didn't but I know others have experienced this.... have new one spare).

give yourself enough time. remember that 'b' bolt is easy to get off.... a bitch to get back on. so I gave myself a whole weekend free to do the job and got rid of any unwanted distractions like the wife.

(when I say got rid of... I don't mean bash her over the head and bury her in the garden........... **wonders why I didn't do that**  :-\ :-\ :-\ :D

hth  :y


.......and you're not the only one. :)

Whats Webby's wife ever done to you mate?  ??? ??? ;)
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Re: Service and thermostat
« Reply #4 on: 03 April 2013, 20:03:13 »

you should be cool with just the guides mate. if not I found it handy to keep my laptop on with this site up so when I did new stuff for the first time and something cropped up that scared me I could post for help.... and the good folk helped within seconds  :y

also be prepared to wrestle with the stat housing or more specifically the pipe to the stat housing.... if some farking monkey has shoved a whole tub of strong sealing compound (like mine had  >:() it could take a while to prise free.................. which is why you set yourself a good while to do it.  :y

also the stat housing may break on removal (mine didn't but I know others have experienced this.... have new one spare).

give yourself enough time. remember that 'b' bolt is easy to get off.... a bitch to get back on. so I gave myself a whole weekend free to do the job and got rid of any unwanted distractions like the wife.

(when I say got rid of... I don't mean bash her over the head and bury her in the garden........... **wonders why I didn't do that**  :-\ :-\ :-\ :D

hth  :y


.......and you're not the only one. :)

Whats Webby's wife ever done to you mate?  ??? ??? ;)

You can all help  :D ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Service and thermostat
« Reply #5 on: 03 April 2013, 20:17:09 »

you should be cool with just the guides mate. if not I found it handy to keep my laptop on with this site up so when I did new stuff for the first time and something cropped up that scared me I could post for help.... and the good folk helped within seconds  :y

also be prepared to wrestle with the stat housing or more specifically the pipe to the stat housing.... if some farking monkey has shoved a whole tub of strong sealing compound (like mine had  >:() it could take a while to prise free.................. which is why you set yourself a good while to do it.  :y

also the stat housing may break on removal (mine didn't but I know others have experienced this.... have new one spare).

give yourself enough time. remember that 'b' bolt is easy to get off.... a bitch to get back on. so I gave myself a whole weekend free to do the job and got rid of any unwanted distractions like the wife.

(when I say got rid of... I don't mean bash her over the head and bury her in the garden........... **wonders why I didn't do that**  :-\ :-\ :-\ :D

hth  :y


.......and you're not the only one. :)

Whats Webby's wife ever done to you mate?  ??? ??? ;)

You can all help  :D ;D ;D ;D

Thanks Webs - pm me your addy ;D ;D ;D ;)
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