yeah but test the new one before you put it in by putting it in a pot of water & heating it up on the stove. Should open long before the water boils, and close again as it cools.
I've had 2 new ones fail to work straight out of the packet
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| Author: | arpy69 [ Tue Aug 23, 2005 3:33 pm ] |
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I think the thermostat in my recently acquired 78 S Clubby is either knackerred (stuck open) or missing as the car is taking ages to warm up in the morning. Can I get a replacement at Supercrap or the like or is it gonna be a mini specialist type thing? Cheers |
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| Author: | simon k [ Tue Aug 23, 2005 3:35 pm ] |
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supercrap or the like have them... they're always in the parts book |
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| Author: | awdmoke [ Tue Aug 23, 2005 3:59 pm ] |
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yeah but test the new one before you put it in by putting it in a pot of water & heating it up on the stove. Should open long before the water boils, and close again as it cools. I've had 2 new ones fail to work straight out of the packet
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| Author: | gafmo [ Tue Aug 23, 2005 10:22 pm ] |
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while your at it get a couple more gaskets..maybe get 4 or 6..just in case Additional..where are you..please update your prifile...i could be just possible its cold out side 
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| Author: | Lillee [ Wed Aug 24, 2005 2:17 am ] |
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My bet is that you haven't got one in there 
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| Author: | arpy69 [ Wed Aug 24, 2005 8:57 am ] |
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I'm in Adelaide and yes it's bloody cold here at the moment. But having said that I have had mini's in the past in the UK when it has been well below freezing and they have warmed up quicker than this one. I am going with 68delux thinking that there isn't one. Is it a good idea to remove it for the summer and put back in the winter? |
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| Author: | fuzzy-hair-man [ Wed Aug 24, 2005 9:20 am ] |
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If you remove the thermostat in the summer be sure to put in a blanking plate(or whatever it's called) without this the water doesn't circulate the block correctly and your engine will be hotter not cooler. If I remember correctly the water without the thermostat or blanking sleeve takes a shortcut from the radiator return straight to the water pump and out again. 
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| Author: | gafmo [ Wed Aug 24, 2005 10:45 am ] |
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This is why I still think its in thier...its eather a low temp Thermo or its stuck open...I just keep a 74 in all times
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| Author: | 1310/71 [ Wed Aug 24, 2005 11:22 am ] |
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gafmo wrote: while your at it get a couple more gaskets..maybe get 4 or 6..just in case
Additional..where are you..please update your prifile...i could be just possible its cold out side repco can order you in a 10pk of gaskets - usually only takes a day in Sydney, so Adelaide shouldn't be any different. |
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| Author: | CRU17Y [ Fri Oct 14, 2005 12:43 pm ] |
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how do you replace the therostat?? i think mine is broken, as my engine seems to heat up so quickly and not letting fresh fluid through?? |
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| Author: | rampage101 [ Fri Oct 14, 2005 3:34 pm ] |
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Where the top radiator hose goes onto the head is the housing. There are three studs there, undo the nuts, (after removing the rad hose) lift off the housing. Replace the thermostat, re-gasket and re-torque the housing back down. Re-Attach rad hose. Think thats it.
Hint: Drain radiator a bit first. |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Fri Oct 14, 2005 3:58 pm ] |
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You can get 74C, 82C, or 88C for Minis. They are a common size, eg a 350 Chev one fits, so do many others. I use 74C year round, but if you want decent heat in winter I'd use an 82C. Leave the 88C for the Poms.. 
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| Author: | CRU17Y [ Fri Oct 14, 2005 5:16 pm ] |
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Sweet looks like a trip up to Repco or somewhere that has one in stock |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Fri Oct 14, 2005 5:29 pm ] |
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CRU17Y wrote: Sweet looks like a trip up to Repco or somewhere that has one in stock
Repco are a bit dear lately.. I'd try Ivan at Mini Spares & Repairs first.
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| Author: | CRU17Y [ Sat Oct 15, 2005 12:29 am ] |
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Yeah good thinking, i shall give him a call. hes a good guy, should see if ok to put it in as well 
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