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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: MickAP on 02 October 2008, 19:04:12

Title: Tractor themostat
Post by: MickAP on 02 October 2008, 19:04:12
I have known for a while that the stat needs replacing on my TD, temp gauge hardly moves sometimes.
Is it a complicated job removing everything to get at it or fairly straight forward. Also would it be a good idea to change the water pump whilst I'm in there, any special tools for that job. And finally after market parts or GM ones recommended.
I have seen some after market parts @ Vauxhall Parts Warehouse on Ebay, any good?

Mick
Title: Re: Tractor themostat
Post by: TheBoy on 02 October 2008, 21:07:34
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I have known for a while that the stat needs replacing on my TD, temp gauge hardly moves sometimes.
Is it a complicated job removing everything to get at it or fairly straight forward. Also would it be a good idea to change the water pump whilst I'm in there, any special tools for that job. And finally after market parts or GM ones recommended.
I have seen some after market parts @ Vauxhall Parts Warehouse on Ebay, any good?

Mick
Stat easy - sits at front of engine.  TIS says you need to remove coolant transfer pipe, but I never did.

Stat - 3 bolts, and remove bottom hose.

Need to remove black 'turbo diesel' plastics, viscous fan (might be a pig), aux belt (once loosenen water pump pulley bolts), then you can remove stat and pump.

On tractors, always worth replacing pump