MontyChambers · Friday at 15:51

AllanWorms said:
Probably the thermostat stuck part open - that's the more usual way for them to fail, so warmup take ages, if at all...

My thermostat has a gap when in the cool, closed position, a couple of millimetres, is that a gonna then?

kermit_rr · Friday at 15:59

a thermostat will tend to fail partially or fully open

MontyChambers · Friday at 16:00

MontyChambers said:
Thanks Allan
So I should change the sensor.
It’s located towards the front of the engine near the injectors? Should I remove the alternator to reach it?
What would be the best way to go about this?

kermit_rr said:
a thermostat will tend to fail partially or fully open

kermit_rr · Friday at 16:00

MontyChambers said:
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Looks dead to me

MontyChambers · Friday at 16:01

MontyChambers said:
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A new one then!

MontyChambers · Friday at 16:04

When ordering John Cradock has two:
STC3338G At £17ish
STC3338 at £6ish
Both fit apparently but is it worth £11 extra for the G?

kermit_rr · Friday at 16:06

The way i look at things like these.. it's not bank breaking.. but having to replace in 6 months is a pain. Do you trust your engine to a ~£5 part?

MontyChambers · Friday at 16:08

kermit_rr said:
The way i look at things like these.. it's not bank breaking.. but having to replace in 6 months is a pain. Do you trust your engine to a ~£5 part?

Where to go for quality parts?

kermit_rr · Friday at 16:13

I have a local independent i trust.. otherwise island4x4 for online orders. If you want expensive genuine the rimmers

Datatek · Friday at 16:44

MontyChambers said:
I have removed the radiator, fan, fan cowling, and got the thermostat out.
It seems to work okay yet doesn’t close completely and the integral rubber seal suggests it should.
Should I order a new one?

Yes and make sure you test the new one in boiling water before fitting, there are a lot of duff ones about.

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