Technical Thermostat

[fiat-punto]

hi where should the temperature gauge should be for puntos 1.2 while driving. mine hardly gets to just above 1/4 after doing about 1 or 2 miles and than drops down to just below 1/4 aswell sometimes
where it should normally be?
and i m getting new thermostat(because i think its stuck open) because of this heaters dont work in morning aswell.
and i found the thermostat http://www.shop4parts.co.uk/index.cfm?action=catalogue.list
but can somebody tell me if it has gasket or do i need to buy that seperatly? and do i need something else aswell?

 

[richie.guy]

Puntos should sit at 1/2 way on the temp gauge.

The thermo should come with a paper gasket. I always use some clear instant gasket as well though.

 

[fiat-punto]

Puntos should sit at 1/2 way on the temp gauge.

The thermo should come with a paper gasket. I always use some clear instant gasket as well though.

thanks for your reply. so will i'll need anything else apart from thermostat and tools(obviously)
Thanks

 

[dj_jl]

Fresh coolant, since you have to drain cooling system to change it.

 

[fiat-punto]

Fresh coolant, since you have to drain cooling system to change it.

how much will i'll need? is 2l enough?
Thanks

 

[Uno driver]

No, 3-4 litres

 

[richie.guy]

2 litres is ok assuming it's dilution ratio 1:1 with water.

You'll probably want a jubilee clip for the hose which goes onto the thermostat too.