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Mark Herbstreit
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Username: mark_herbstreit

Post Number: 151
Registered: 5-2005
Posted on Saturday, 13 August, 2016 - 17:26:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

My Turbo R was running a little cool. Being brainwashed by the propaganda that I must replace the thermostat every two years, I did just that. (I have never replaced a thermostat in my daily drivers with over 600000 kms covered).
All was well for the first few months then stone cold again. Can you spot the problem?

thermo

Yep jiggle valve stuck in the opening. Is this a new one?
You try to do the right thing...
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David Gore
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Username: david_gore

Post Number: 2146
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Saturday, 13 August, 2016 - 20:12:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

A classic example of Murphy's Laws applying to cause the greatest inconvenience from a problem one would not expect to occur.

The question to be solved is how the "jiggler" managed to get into this position.......
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Jean-Pierre 'JP' Hilbert
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Username: jphilbert

Post Number: 151
Registered: 9-2013
Posted on Saturday, 13 August, 2016 - 21:51:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

''The quality remains long after the price has been forgotten...''
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ross kowalski
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Username: cdfpw

Post Number: 67
Registered: 11-2015
Posted on Sunday, 14 August, 2016 - 05:32:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

Can you spot the problem.



Yeah, It's bent which is a problem.

The bigger problem is that it is still sitting in my key tray in the kitchen. I think I have a spare clip on a caliper out in the shed.
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Robert Noel Reddington
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Username: bob_uk

Post Number: 1103
Registered: 5-2015
Posted on Sunday, 14 August, 2016 - 07:08:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

that will straighten out. bent nail for an R clip. the quality remains etc.

is that stat genuine.

remove jiggle pin.

R clips are available in bulk from nut and bolt shops cheap
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Bill Coburn
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Username: bill_coburn

Post Number: 1593
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Monday, 15 August, 2016 - 14:51:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

I am confused. The thermostat is most likely non-genuine since it is impossible for the jiggle pin to get over the top of the valve disc on a genuine unit.

As to the brake disc bending, they are not expensive and are a standard fitting for many cars. But why did it bend?
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richard george yeaman
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Username: richyrich

Post Number: 594
Registered: 4-2012
Posted on Monday, 15 August, 2016 - 18:11:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

You are right Bill its more like a who done it mystery!!! ( I hope you are feeling well.)

Regards.

Richard.
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Mark Herbstreit
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Username: mark_herbstreit

Post Number: 152
Registered: 5-2005
Posted on Monday, 15 August, 2016 - 20:32:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

Bill,
The thermostat was supplied as a genuine replacement by one of our favourite UK based suppliers. It is stamped waxstat (made in England) and even came at a genuine price too!
The plastic bead had a tail that has since had a date with the Dremel. I will feel no remorse searching an aftermarket replacement in future.
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Robert Noel Reddington
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Username: bob_uk

Post Number: 1107
Registered: 5-2015
Posted on Tuesday, 16 August, 2016 - 02:57:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

I would just snip the jiggle pin off a little hole will do no harm.

I only replace stats when faulty-- very rare.Easy to test.

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