Can anyone help me with information regarding changing the cooling thermostat on a 2011/2012 tdv8.I have just had a look and it seems less than straightforward. I have had a really good search and cant find anything related to it. The weather being what it is I want to do this in the shortest time possible. 2011 4.4 tdv8 Kahn. 2007 supercharged with 2012 lights and overfinch body kit. P38 with a full J.E.Engineering conversion

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There's descrption in the WM in the Wiki. The only thing I can add is that others when removing the fan and shroud do not degas and remove the AC pipe as the pipe over the top of the fan can be moved carefully. Also be aware that the small connector on the coolant piping is delicate, treat it with repsect or it's £80.


WM/engine/engine cooling/coolingremovel and installation/cooling fan AND /thermostat

Someone with shortcuts may be along soon. Cheers
Richard

(there are no such things as an ordinary FullFat, an ordinary cat or too many tools)
2011 TDV8 Vogue Santorini Black
Gap IIDBT

Thanks Richard. Particularly about the small water connector. 2011 4.4 tdv8 Kahn. 2007 supercharged with 2012 lights and overfinch body kit. P38 with a full J.E.Engineering conversion

http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic48509.html
I have added this link to a good cheap fix, just in case.
Mike. G reg 2.5VM Vogue Portofino red 1991- 1999
V reg 2.5td P38 Rioja red 1999- 2006
53 reg td6 Vogue Oslo blue 2006- 2015
11 reg 4.4 TdV8 Vogue SE. Baltic blue 2015- date.
https://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic56162...tty+affair

Thanks Mike. That makes the job less of a worry. Ray. 2011 4.4 tdv8 Kahn. 2007 supercharged with 2012 lights and overfinch body kit. P38 with a full J.E.Engineering conversion

Ray

You're welcome.

One thing, if you are going to be in there, what about considering the belt, tensioner and pulley changes if required or even as a preventative maintenance measure. Threads here suggest the belt may need assistance if it's showing signs of moving off the pulleys and the tensioner may be getting worn/noisy.

Just a thought Cheers
Richard

(there are no such things as an ordinary FullFat, an ordinary cat or too many tools)
2011 TDV8 Vogue Santorini Black
Gap IIDBT