Thread: Water exchange /Thermostat unit replacement

Originally Posted by PerthDisco

I’ve never heard of a LR one failing that’s less than 7 years old. Replace at timing belt time and savadamuney for somewhere else.

Whoops - mine is 14 yo. Fortunately it is all part of the growing list of goodies waiting to be installed.

Originally Posted by DiscoDB

Whoops - mine is 14 yo. Fortunately it is all part of the growing list of goodies waiting to be installed.

That’s is scary as 7-10 years I’d say is the danger zone.

The new oil cooler comes with new oring for where the housing slides on otherwise it’s a seperate part.

I have the other plastic coolant elbow in hand that attaches to the block which ShaneShed replaced due to it disintegrating and leaking after 14 years.

I’m going to tackle that and silicone turbo hoses in one unpleasant project.

Originally Posted by PerthDisco

That’s is scary as 7-10 years I’d say is the danger zone.

The new oil cooler comes with new oring for where the housing slides on otherwise it’s a seperate part.

I have the other plastic coolant elbow in hand that attaches to the block which ShaneShed replaced due to it disintegrating and leaking after 14 years.

I’m going to tackle that and silicone turbo hoses in one unpleasant project.

Oh yeah. Tell me about it. Left that one a bit late - will probably fall apart when I remove. Will be plenty of snap, crackle, and pop when I get into this job (hence the wiring harness cloth tape).

All the radiator and cooling system hoses is the next one I keep looking at and going - hmmmm……14 years is very old for rubber.

Originally Posted by gavinwibrow

Mike - I think I recall this being about $450? Cost of seals and types?

I'm also assuming its fine for the 3.0L TD and SDV6?

I did it because I could.
Completely unnecessary just use OEM every 5-6 years and be done with it.

Originally Posted by Tombie

Completely unnecessary just use OEM every 5-6 years and be done with it.

That was my Indy's approach until they started seeing new ones split after only a couple of years. Their advice now is to either check for leaks on a regular basis or fit an alloy unit and be done with it.