Thermostat

[Sheefa]

Bought an updated one from Paul so I can track the car and coolant will flow at lower temp.

 

Seems like a fairly easy change over, but do I have to drain the fluids first or can I replace with them in situ?

 

Cheers.

[Gaz6002]

You'll have to drain the coolant, otherwise you'll get very wet

[Sheefa]

Thought so Gaz. Wasn't sure if there was a drain plug and I could drain a couple of litres out before replacing.

 

Not doing this in the winter the.

[CanisLupus]

Rad has a drain plug. Still you'll have to drain a fair bit out before you can change the Stat without getting a shower

[Dnk]

Just drop the bottom rad hose off and empty the rad and hose into a clean bucket

 

You can then refill using the same coolant unless you plan to replace it

[Sheefa]

Will do gents. Cheers.

[supra_ufo]

is this the one he is selling for £20ish on his site? I was going to buy this if it performs better than the OEM one which costs £26

[Sheefa]

is this the one he is selling for £20ish on his site? I was going to buy this if it performs better than the OEM one which costs £26

 

Correct mate. Engages at a lower temp and should be better and cheaper than stock.