Shop4parts Thermostat

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Shop4parts Thermostat

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Thought it might be useful for folk to know this.

Looking for a thermostat for our "Becky" - 2010 1.2 Panda Dynamic Eco non VVT 60hp so it's the "simple" one with just an outlet to the radiator hose, no temp sensor or heater outlet spigot - I tried a couple of our local suppliers and the local Fiat Dealer, All said they could get one but only one had it on the shelf. That one was a Mahle branded one (a brand I trust for filters but didn't even know they did the likes of thermostats) at around £18, not sure if that included the VAT but it did include the gasket.

The Fiat dealer quoted around the £30 - I didn't bother to ask if that was VAT inclusive. (on reflection I wondered if I'd been quoted for the later model, more complicated one I mentioned above which I think arrived with the VVT engine? but I don't think so)

Anyway, having discovered there were no particular "bargains" going locally and as I will be soon ordering service "stuff" for both the Fiats I went onto Shop4parts on the computer. They do the genuine Fiat item for £23.96 vat inc but you have to buy the gasket separately at £4.48. However if you buy the Original Birth branded item (don't let the name put you off, I've had a couple of their parts and they are good quality) it's only £12.48 vat inc and the gasket comes in the box with it. I think you can guess which one I'm ordering!
 
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