| Author | Message | ||
     Mark Herbstreit Prolific User Username: mark_herbstreit Post Number: 151 Registered: 5-2005 |
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?  Yep jiggle valve stuck in the opening. Is this a new one? You try to do the right thing... | ||
| David Gore Moderator Username: david_gore Post Number: 2146 Registered: 4-2003 |
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....... | ||
| Jean-Pierre 'JP' Hilbert Prolific User Username: jphilbert Post Number: 151 Registered: 9-2013 |
''The quality remains long after the price has been forgotten...'' | ||
| ross kowalski Frequent User Username: cdfpw Post Number: 67 Registered: 11-2015 |
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. | ||
| Robert Noel Reddington Grand Master Username: bob_uk Post Number: 1103 Registered: 5-2015 |
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 | ||
| Bill Coburn Moderator Username: bill_coburn Post Number: 1593 Registered: 4-2003 |
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? | ||
| richard george yeaman Grand Master Username: richyrich Post Number: 594 Registered: 4-2012 |
You are right Bill its more like a who done it mystery!!! ( I hope you are feeling well.) Regards. Richard. | ||
| Mark Herbstreit Prolific User Username: mark_herbstreit Post Number: 152 Registered: 5-2005 |
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. | ||
| Robert Noel Reddington Grand Master Username: bob_uk Post Number: 1107 Registered: 5-2015 |
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. |
