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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Shackeng on 13 December 2011, 12:50:55

Title: 2.5 TD thermostat
Post by: Shackeng on 13 December 2011, 12:50:55
The stats are £46 + VAT from stealers, might be less on TC, but can anyone recommend good cheaper after market ones? Also, is it recommended to replace the housing as well, as per V6's?

TIA
Title: Re: 2.5 TD thermostat
Post by: Seth on 13 December 2011, 14:38:00
Have had good results with Quinton Hazell in the past for TDs Chris.

However, only the genuine (and expensive) Vx 'stats have performed perfectly, and this has been confirmed with a 'live' Tech2 session at Newent.
Initially, I was a little concerned that the genuine article raised the 'normal' engine temp to hover around the 95/96 mark after fitting in our TD. Even on a hot day with the caravan behind, (actually bound for Newent via the Cotswolds!), it only raised by a degree on some of the long inclines - so am quite happy!
Fuel consumption has also improved, and she returned around 27mpg (as opposed to around 23mpg previously) whilst towing.

No need to change the housing either!

 ;)
Title: Re: 2.5 TD thermostat
Post by: Shackeng on 13 December 2011, 15:10:50
Thanks a lot Byron, I'll bite the bullet then, and call it my Xmas present to myself. My contact at VX always gives me me better than TC price anyway.

Cheers

PS What's all this c&*@p about JB anyway? Don't tell me admins are playing silly bu&*ers again.
Title: Re: 2.5 TD thermostat
Post by: Elite Pete on 13 December 2011, 15:17:05
Try BMW, i've found them cheaper than Vauxhall in the past ;)
Title: Re: 2.5 TD thermostat
Post by: Shackeng on 13 December 2011, 17:31:49
Thanks Pete.
Title: Re: 2.5 TD thermostat
Post by: TheBoy on 13 December 2011, 17:58:32
I used Q&H in my tractor, around £15.
Title: Re: 2.5 TD thermostat
Post by: Agemo on 13 December 2011, 20:32:28
I found one on ebay, genuine GM & it was only a fiver! Bought from choice-car-parts ( 8650) - Just had a look, none on there now, but some advertised on ebay from other sellers for about £14.