info on changing therosat on 1.8hlx

[matt]

hi

has anyone changed the thermosat on a 1.8hlx as im about to do it as my temp gauge never reaches the 1/4 mark and fuel comsumptions is crap, oh an it is over fueling as it keeps back firing. anyway i just wnted to know is there anything that i should look out for as the thermo is an in house one with about 5 or 6 pipe connections on the side of the head.

cheers for any help

 

[Derek]

I want to know the same if anyone can reply please

Am ordering new thermostat as have same problem and wonder if anyone has fitting tips please?

Many thanks in advance!

Derek

 

[Tom]

Re: I want to know the same if anyone can reply please

Apart fro the usual pain of getting the old hose clips off, you will need to get some new hose clips (old ones are not re-usable) and thats about it.

Bleeding the system is not that easy, just remember to leave the heater ON and if the heater does not get hot when you start the car you have a problem.

 

[Derek]

Re: Re: I want to know the same if anyone can reply please

Many thanks Tom

Derek

 

[Derek]

Sorted!

Fitted last night (in the pouring rain!)

Took 45 mins or so in total - easy to access.

Just needed one hose clip to replace the one on the top of the stat - the other ones were the usual screw-up type.

Heater was cold when started so worried a bit - however I did this on a slanting driveway - when I drove on the flat I guess the air was removed and heat started.

Easy to do in the end - bloody Fiat however making you buy all the housing etc rather than just a thermostat. £35 is worth it though to have a warm car in the morning though!!!!