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Author Topic: Diesel 2.5TD thermostat replacement  (Read 3348 times)

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Re: Diesel 2.5TD thermostat replacement
« Reply #15 on: 24 October 2009, 11:50:44 »
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on TD, drain plug on bottom of rad (bright red) and in block, drivers side, behind turbo

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Re: Diesel 2.5TD thermostat replacement
« Reply #16 on: 24 October 2009, 19:46:09 »
I am a bit suspect with brittle plastic drain valves, I usually Chicken out & remove bottom hose.   :-/
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Re: Diesel 2.5TD thermostat replacement
« Reply #17 on: 28 October 2009, 18:22:10 »

left arrow = thermostat below here
right arrow = new electric thermoswitch for electric fan
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Re: Diesel 2.5TD thermostat replacement
« Reply #18 on: 28 October 2009, 20:57:49 »
wtf is that rather great tube?  somebody has been playing ;D
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Re: Diesel 2.5TD thermostat replacement
« Reply #19 on: 29 October 2009, 07:04:41 »
lol yes. the horrid plastic thing split so i replaced it with something with a bit more flow! Oh and ditched the EGR valve.
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Re: Diesel 2.5TD thermostat replacement
« Reply #20 on: 29 October 2009, 11:00:45 »
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wtf is that rather great tube?  somebody has been playing ;D
Aye, but looks a neat jobbie nonetheless!
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Re: Diesel 2.5TD thermostat replacement
« Reply #21 on: 29 October 2009, 18:48:13 »
i think its plastic to help prevent engine from heating intake air too much ;)
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Re: Diesel 2.5TD thermostat replacement
« Reply #22 on: 29 October 2009, 19:02:30 »
One fashioned from wood would look nice! :D
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Re: Diesel 2.5TD thermostat replacement
« Reply #23 on: 29 October 2009, 19:03:29 »
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One fashioned from wood would look nice! :D
what, like a nice bit of mahogony?
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Re: Diesel 2.5TD thermostat replacement
« Reply #24 on: 29 October 2009, 19:06:09 »
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One fashioned from wood would look nice! :D
what, like a nice bit of mahogony?
No, something local like Oak, Beech or Ash
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Re: Diesel 2.5TD thermostat replacement
« Reply #25 on: 29 October 2009, 22:44:55 »
hmmmm
that's a good point. maybe i will cover it with exhaust wrap.
or re-make it out of polystyrene  :P
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Re: Diesel 2.5TD thermostat replacement
« Reply #26 on: 29 October 2009, 23:11:19 »
Given the location, I don't think it will get hot, anyway, it would be a shame to cover it up.
I would Brasso it! It would look good in Brass actually - or Copper!
Sorry - getting carried away.
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Re: Diesel 2.5TD thermostat replacement
« Reply #27 on: 30 October 2009, 08:54:32 »
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hmmmm
that's a good point. maybe i will cover it with exhaust wrap.
or re-make it out of polystyrene  :P
Wonder if trying to do something with the natural airflow could cool it - in effect a larger intercooler  :-/
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