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V6 Thermostat Replacement
« on: 26 February 2010, 13:34:03 »
I'm going to have a shot at replacing the thermostat on my Y26SE V6 tomorrow.

I've clued myself up from the maintenance guide on the forum.

My shopping list is: link pipe seal(s), new A/F and the thermostat itself, but do I need to replace the thermostat housing as well? (or does it come as a complete unit?)

Many thanks.
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Re: V6 Thermostat Replacement
« Reply #1 on: 26 February 2010, 13:53:30 »
i would do the oil cooler at the same time too!

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Re: V6 Thermostat Replacement
« Reply #2 on: 26 February 2010, 14:08:40 »
Thanks for the tip Matty, but crikey, I think that may be a bit too much for this weekend! I'm hoping to get the stat all sorted for Saturday evening.

And I'm having to work up enough courage to tackle that!
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Re: V6 Thermostat Replacement
« Reply #3 on: 26 February 2010, 14:11:09 »
The stat comes complete with the housing. It is possibe to just change the stat but not advisable because the housing becomes worn allowing coolant past and thus a slow warm up.
« Last Edit: 26 February 2010, 14:12:49 by MV6Dave »
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Re: V6 Thermostat Replacement
« Reply #4 on: 26 February 2010, 14:13:01 »
Many thanks for that, Dave.
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Re: V6 Thermostat Replacement
« Reply #5 on: 26 February 2010, 14:14:51 »
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Many thanks for that, Dave.
Any time :y If you need asistance whilst you're doing the job just drop me a pm :)
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Re: V6 Thermostat Replacement
« Reply #6 on: 26 February 2010, 14:18:45 »
Hey, I may just hold you to that...!!
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Re: V6 Thermostat Replacement
« Reply #7 on: 26 February 2010, 14:20:07 »
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Hey, I may just hold you to that...!!
I've sent you a pm
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Re: V6 Thermostat Replacement
« Reply #8 on: 26 February 2010, 14:21:03 »
Hey, I may just hold you to that...!!
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Re: V6 Thermostat Replacement
« Reply #9 on: 26 February 2010, 14:46:40 »
most pepople recommend getting a new transfer pipe just in case the old one gets destroyed in removal.
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Re: V6 Thermostat Replacement
« Reply #10 on: 26 February 2010, 14:48:47 »
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most pepople recommend getting a new transfer pipe just in case the old one gets destroyed in removal.

Indeed, don't start without one..  ::)
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Re: V6 Thermostat Replacement
« Reply #11 on: 26 February 2010, 15:51:07 »
And I have a servicable spare link pipe in the garage which is in West Bridgford if you get stuck
« Last Edit: 26 February 2010, 15:51:35 by Mark »
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Re: V6 Thermostat Replacement
« Reply #12 on: 26 February 2010, 16:36:17 »
Check the housing depth before you stick the new one on ..... new housings are thinner than old and require slightly shorter bolts .... if you use the original bolts and overtighten you risk major damage as the holes are "blind"

HTH
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Re: V6 Thermostat Replacement
« Reply #13 on: 26 February 2010, 17:39:07 »
Thanks to everyone for the advice - most appreciated.

My bits will (i.e. should) arrive tomorrow AM, so I'll let you know how things go. I haven't got a transfer pipe on the way, but I might get away with it at only 34k miles on 52 reg?

Really indebted to you all for your offers of help.

Thanks again.
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Re: V6 Thermostat Replacement
« Reply #14 on: 24 March 2010, 10:31:01 »
Hi, I cannot remove the link pipe from my thermostat on a 2.5 v6, any ideas?
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