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[Kate]

Hi. Can anyone tell me how long it takes to replace the thermostat on a 2.5 V6?

I'm trying to get quotes so it will help if I know.

Thanks a lot.

[Mike Collins]

I reckon half a day if it goes well, garage times may be less.

[Kate]

Thanks!

[The Cambelt Kid]

I reckon half a day if it goes well, garage times may be less.

Can the heads stay in place while doing to job?

[Elite Pete]

I reckon half a day if it goes well, garage times may be less.

Can the heads stay in place while doing to job?

Yep

[Dazzler]

A competent person i reckon 2hrs

[Marks DTM Calib]

Yes, two hours.

The official Gm figure is 2.1 hours.

[The Cambelt Kid]

Well looks like i'm about to loose 2.1 hours very soon then.  The temp meter takes about 10 miles to lift off the bottom and only realy lifts to 85 or so deg's when sat in traffic, so i assume that i need to replace the thermostat.

I'd be interested to know how much a garage would cost for such a job though...

Cheers

[Kate]

Thanks for all your help.

A garage told me it would take 4 hours and cost £125.

[Big_Mart]

Well main dealer at 2.1 hours plus bleed r/t would be £185+v.a.t

[Kate]

Can't afford main stealer prices :-?

[Darth Loo-knee]

Cant your Boyfriend/Husband do it with the help of the Forum??
You would save yourself a big bill, there are so many people on here as you know that are willing to help

[pogo]

Is there a 'how to guide' for the stat replacement  :question

[Darth Loo-knee]

Not sure you need to have a look mate, on a V6 you need to remove the Plenum, and inlet manifold. Then apparently the thermostat can be a little fiddley

[Kate]

Haven't got a boyfriend or husband.
Got no brothers.
Got no dad.
Got no son.
Had a stepdad, he died in November.