180 F T-stat
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The last guy who did the flush six months ago tells me afterward that he uses clear regular (tap) water on all of his Land Rovers. I was not happy but left. I figured since the t-stat is getting replaced go back to square one- flush and refill with new t-stat. This time I'll do the labor and do it right. Sorry for the confusion.
What's your thoughts on the Peak Flush chemical. It says to drive for 3- 6 hours. I really don't have the need for such a trip and I don't want to run it on idle for an extended time. But I do want to do the best to remove the calcium that probably has been built up with the tap water he used hence flush kit. Not sure I should go the full route of removing the block plugs either unless strongly recommended?
What's your thoughts on the Peak Flush chemical. It says to drive for 3- 6 hours. I really don't have the need for such a trip and I don't want to run it on idle for an extended time. But I do want to do the best to remove the calcium that probably has been built up with the tap water he used hence flush kit. Not sure I should go the full route of removing the block plugs either unless strongly recommended?
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Just ordered the Warm Temp. Gray T-stat from A.B. Question- Can anyone walk me through the easiest way to install it. I had the coolant changed about a few months ago to green and the T-stat about a year and a half ago.
My temps have been consistently running 208-215 F at idle when waiting to pick kids up at school. It goes down to 204-206F when driving in the City. I have 51940 miles on my 03'. I have an Ultra Gauge to get the readings.
Thanks-
My temps have been consistently running 208-215 F at idle when waiting to pick kids up at school. It goes down to 204-206F when driving in the City. I have 51940 miles on my 03'. I have an Ultra Gauge to get the readings.
Thanks-
Last edited by DiscoRover007; 12-09-2012 at 01:28 PM.
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I tried 2 of those 180* grey thermos, the first one regulated at 201* idle, I figured it was bad, bypassed that car with a 180* stant and the truck idled at 180*. Got another 180* grey thermo, truck idled at 201* bypassed that truck, idled at 180*. I gave up on those things. Maybe I got 2 bad ones in a row? who knows... but they do not regulate at 180*.
I love the thermostat in the block so much that I'm going to see about installing a thermo in the space between the IM and the flange like in a disco 1 - that would rock.... Ill get back to you on that some time this week.
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I wondered if a machined part could be easily made to allow a stat in the block where that "J" pipe attaches. Or perhaps already exists, like one of those "Mr Gasket" or such "Chevy" thermostat housings. Might have to drill an extra hole in the flange. There is a niche market product.
But some others have posted of lower temps with the grey one, but certainly not what could be obtained with the 180 conventional stat. I like the one in my D1.
But some others have posted of lower temps with the grey one, but certainly not what could be obtained with the 180 conventional stat. I like the one in my D1.
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So I am not understanding the bypass thing with the T-Stat... Are you saying that using the Y type T-Stat is just stupid and you are not going to cool your truck anymore then the Stock beige one? Cause that is what I was just about to order! I mean my temps right now are staying right around 200ish at running and at idle, but a mechanic said that I should change the T-Stat! I am so F'n confused with this D*** vehicle! I Love my Disco, but I am thinking C4 is looking pretty cheap right now! Yes the Explosive C4, not a vehicle!
Last edited by Slingin Carbon; 12-11-2012 at 04:48 PM.