Hi, i am trying to find out where to buy one of these, found some older threads but the links in them dont work......Is this still a good thing to do ( Can you simply remove the thermostat instead bearing in mind the likely useage and temperatures here in the SE of England..?)

Thanks

What's the problem that you're trying to fix?

Hi, not a specific problem, had read this was a good modification to do, as teh engine runs very hot as standard.......

I think you will find that applies to the BMW M62 4.4 PETROL V8 in 2002-5 fatties, not the diesel, diesels run too cold if anything...!!  Pete

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Pete is right, I had the temp mod ( lowered to 88 degs ) on my petrol V8 BMW engine 2004 - and it worked wonders, one of the best mods ever - still running today and reccommned this to everyone who has the BMW M62 engine

You've got a 4.4 TDV8.

I'd be minded to say if it's not broken, don't fix it, and you're potentially opening yourself to problems, with the ECU reading the engine is too cold and trying to compensate.

The engine operates at such low revs, unless there is a fault or lack of cooling, it will always run relatively cool in comparison to other engines. 2015 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 SDV8

Yes, the fuel burning heater is needed to get the TDV8 warm faster, don’t go cooling it down. As Pete says, what you have read is for the petrol 4.4.

 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

Excellent, thanks for the advice!