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« on: 21 March 2014, 10:44:09 »
Doing a bit of running around last night when the temp gauge red lined. Popped the bonnet and had a quick check in the dark, aux belt in tact and coolant full. Hoses didnt seem too hot so gingerly tried to get home but the expansion cap wasnt having any of it.

Went back to it today and topped up with half a litre of coolant and all seems well.

Im guessing the thermostat threw a wobbly and stuck.

Changed it a couple of years ago due to a leak around the mating flange and fitted a Q H thermostat on its own.

Hate doing jobs twice, (original obviously lasted 10 years+, so what brand should i fit / complete housing??

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Re: thermostat
« Reply #1 on: 21 March 2014, 10:45:38 »
I only use GM. About £55 on Trade, last one I bought.
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Re: thermostat
« Reply #2 on: 21 March 2014, 11:17:57 »
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Re: thermostat
« Reply #3 on: 21 March 2014, 11:26:05 »
It's also possible that the water pump has shed its' impeller, of course. :y
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Re: thermostat
« Reply #4 on: 21 March 2014, 12:17:31 »
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 21 March 2014, 11:26:05
It's also possible that the water pump has shed its' impeller, of course. :y

It had a new one a few years back at timing belt time. The return hose kicks out coolant when revved so guessing the pumps doing its job.
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Re: thermostat
« Reply #5 on: 21 March 2014, 12:33:02 »
Used a Wahler one on my 2.6 15 months ago all OK only problem being the flange is thinner than original so need to cut down or obtain shorter bolts .http://www.bestpartstore.co.uk/opel-omega/omega-b-25_-26_-27/3861/10195- £29 although postage is pricey from there.
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Re: thermostat
« Reply #6 on: 21 March 2014, 12:57:23 »
Quote from: sjr47 on 21 March 2014, 12:33:02
Used a Wahler one on my 2.6 15 months ago all OK only problem being the flange is thinner than original so need to cut down or obtain shorter bolts .http://www.bestpartstore.co.uk/opel-omega/omega-b-25_-26_-27/3861/10195- £29 although postage is pricey from there.
No such issues with the one I linked to :y
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Re: thermostat
« Reply #7 on: 26 March 2014, 10:27:39 »
No joy with a transfer tube. On back order with gm till, who knows. #

Ideas??
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Re: thermostat
« Reply #8 on: 26 March 2014, 12:08:05 »
Not cheapest, but the place I linked to for thermostat sell them :y

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cadillac-Catera-CTS-Saturn-Vue-L-series-Thermostat-Housing-Tube-90411629-/200750794653?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item2ebdae079d

About £50 delivered, but available from stock rather than an unknown waiting time...
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Re: thermostat
« Reply #9 on: 26 March 2014, 12:16:55 »
Have you checked the fuse for the main fan in the engine bay, mine went and caused an overheat.
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Re: thermostat
« Reply #10 on: 26 March 2014, 19:54:25 »
Al i noticed you suggested buying transfer pipe as well as thermostat, just ordered stat from vx along with two pipe seals and actual stat seal, should i have got pipe aswell?
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Re: thermostat
« Reply #11 on: 26 March 2014, 19:55:16 »
Quote from: Toledodude1973 on 26 March 2014, 19:54:25
Al i noticed you suggested buying transfer pipe as well as thermostat, just ordered stat from vx along with two pipe seals and actual stat seal, should i have got pipe aswell?
Yup ::) see my last on your running temp thread :y

Incidentally, new transfer pipe should include o rings :y
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Re: thermostat
« Reply #12 on: 26 March 2014, 20:01:27 »
The rings are ordered so might have spare couple of rings ,will order pipe tomorrow,any idea on part no.
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« Reply #13 on: 26 March 2014, 20:05:14 »
Quote from: Toledodude1973 on 26 March 2014, 20:01:27
The rings are ordered so might have spare couple of rings ,will order pipe tomorrow,any idea on part no.
90411629 :y
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Re: thermostat
« Reply #14 on: 26 March 2014, 20:09:55 »
That is service , thank you AL :y :y :y
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