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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: PJinUK on May 14, 2007, 09:33:32 PM

Title: XJ DIESEL THERMOSTAT?????
Post by: PJinUK on May 14, 2007, 09:33:32 PM
HIYA BOYS AND GIRLS. HOPE YOUR ALL WELL.AM SORTING OUT A SPRING SERVICE FOR MY XJ AND  I THINK I NEED TO CHANGE MY STAT.THERE THREE HOSES COMING OUTA THE RAD, ANYONE KNOW WHICH ONE HAS THE STAT IN IT....TOP MIDDLE OR BOTTOM,,,IN THE WORDS OF THAT BLOKE ON TELLY???/
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Post by: Manda on May 14, 2007, 10:04:23 PM
Hello. The thermostat is on the top hose, engine end.  :)
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Post by: PJinUK on May 14, 2007, 10:16:22 PM
OKI DOKI,,,TOP HOSE  WHERE IT HITS THE ENGINE BLOCK,,,,EXCELLENT,,,,THANK YOU LOADS FOR THE ADVICE,,NOW JUST GOTTA DO THE JOB,,,!!!
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Post by: greggmo on May 14, 2007, 11:03:01 PM
yup you will find it in a housing at the front top of the block. be carefull when removing and re-fitting because they can crack easily.
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Post by: PJinUK on May 16, 2007, 04:39:21 PM
Bloomin heck!!!!!
just phoned up Jeep in Kingstanding Birmingham,A thermostat for my motor retails at around 35 quid,,,,nearly fell over,,,,,mind you,,,they do throw in a gasket!!!
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Post by: daggie on May 16, 2007, 04:46:35 PM
be careful undoing the bolts too, the do like to snap  :roll:
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Post by: PJinUK on May 17, 2007, 04:42:33 PM
cheers guys, will have a play over the week end.Dont suppose anyone has any ideas for a good supplier????
other than main stealer I mean??
cheers
Paul
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Post by: Manda on May 17, 2007, 05:54:39 PM
I'd give Lighthouse a ring - they're in the suppliers section  8)
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Post by: daggie on May 17, 2007, 06:11:52 PM
Lighthouse don't do diesels I'm afraid  :?
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Post by: PJinUK on May 17, 2007, 08:54:38 PM
OK,,WILL SCOUR THE NET ,,,,CHEERS AGAIN THO