Broke down in Lexington South Carolina
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Broke down in Lexington South Carolina
On my way to myrtle beach with girlfriend and 2 dogs when the thermostat housing exploded. If anybody is near Lexington and has a DII thermostat housing please contact me. I have the thermostat, just need another housing.
Last edited by NiteTrain; Sep 26, 2013 at 11:27 AM.
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No. The D2 thermostat is a complete assembly, not made to be taken apart. There are junkyards in Columbia, might have a D2.
You might be able to plumb together with pipe fittings and run with no stat to slowly get home.
You might be able to plumb together with pipe fittings and run with no stat to slowly get home.
Last edited by Savannah Buzz; Sep 2, 2013 at 04:00 PM.
What housing are you talking about? The thermostat is one piece that has three clamps holding on the hoses. There is no housing? Are you talking about some other part?
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The parts boys don't know what is inside - look inside and you'll see the thermostat parts. They don't sell them very often.
And another problem - 1999 is a cross over year. D1 phased out, D2 introduced. If you have a D2 the thermostat is mounted to the hoses. If you have a D1 then a metal housing is there that has a Chevy style thermostat inside. Big hose from there to top inlet of radiator.
Parts stores frequently confuse the year. Here is a pix of the D1 engine, and the main hose from radiator to thermostat housing. If your engine does not look like this, then you have the three legged plastic thermostat. There is a Rover dealer in Columbia as well.
And another problem - 1999 is a cross over year. D1 phased out, D2 introduced. If you have a D2 the thermostat is mounted to the hoses. If you have a D1 then a metal housing is there that has a Chevy style thermostat inside. Big hose from there to top inlet of radiator.
Parts stores frequently confuse the year. Here is a pix of the D1 engine, and the main hose from radiator to thermostat housing. If your engine does not look like this, then you have the three legged plastic thermostat. There is a Rover dealer in Columbia as well.
Last edited by Savannah Buzz; Sep 2, 2013 at 06:41 PM.
Yes, that is what they carry in the stores. You can't cut the "3 legged plastic housing" off and replace the metals bits inside! It's all one assembly, here's a picture from the Autozone website (who already told you they have it in stock):
Duralast/Thermostat (43980) | 2001 Land Rover Discovery II 8 Cylinders 2 4.0L MFI OHV | AutoZone.com
Duralast/Thermostat (43980) | 2001 Land Rover Discovery II 8 Cylinders 2 4.0L MFI OHV | AutoZone.com
