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  1. 17th July 2014, 12:33 PM #1
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    Thermostats

    Hi

    This has turned into a classic "which part to buy" for me

    A few weeks ago I fitted a new thermostat (allmakes) and I am now very suspicious about it so I did a bit more research

    It seems there are the cheap ones, britpart, bearmach, allmakes etc all priced round $25.00 then it leaps to genuine for about $150.00 Local dealer quoted $180.00 for genuine.

    I found a couple of others like Eurospare, MotoRad, WD Express (cheap) and Gates (expensive) but nothing in the middle.

    Eventually I found a Beck/Arnley one which says it is OEM and sells for about $70.00.

    [ame=http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/131110677715]Beck Arnley Engine Coolant Thermostat 143 0883 | eBay[/ame]

    So I think I may try this unless anyone has any other suggestions?

    Steve
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  2. 17th July 2014, 12:41 PM #2
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    Why are you suspicious and why did you renew?
    I had a concern with the new car so took out the Thermostat and put it into a saucepan of water and heated up, it took ages to open and then not fully. Tried the same with another I had and it opened quicker and wider. Guess which one I fitted back in the car?
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  3. 17th July 2014, 12:59 PM #3
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    Steve, I have had bad issues with thermostats not lasting....recently(May) purchased a waxtat from Roverlord $70 so far so good....I guess time will tell, everything I have bought from Roverlord has been ok.
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  4. 17th July 2014, 01:16 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by wayneg View Post
    Why are you suspicious and why did you renew?
    I had a concern with the new car so took out the Thermostat and put it into a saucepan of water and heated up, it took ages to open and then not fully. Tried the same with another I had and it opened quicker and wider. Guess which one I fitted back in the car?
    Hi

    I replaced because it looked like the original one was still in situ

    I am suspicious because we had the radiator hot at the top and cold at the bottom when the thermostat should have been open plus it is running hotter than it should

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  5. 17th July 2014, 01:18 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by daf11e View Post
    Steve, I have had bad issues with thermostats not lasting....recently(May) purchased a waxtat from Roverlord $70 so far so good....I guess time will tell, everything I have bought from Roverlord has been ok.
    Hi

    I meant to mention roverlord I am just waiting for them to reply to my email.

    I agree about the quality of their bits

    Steve
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  6. 17th July 2014, 07:28 PM #6
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    I've had a britpart thermostat in mine for it's entire life with me (so nearly 5yrs now) and not had any temp issues.

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  7. 17th July 2014, 07:55 PM #7
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    FWIW: The part number is PEM101130. Karcraft have it listed for $48 approx. incl. GST with an <A> designation meaning OEM supplier to LR or genuine. Add $15 or so for overnight Aus post yellow bag...

    I've replaced a couple thinking the worst, but when I tested them in a pyrex kitchen jug + thermocouple on my digi DVM (because I could) they behaved perfectly... (now sitting in box as emergency spare)
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  8. 17th July 2014, 08:43 PM #8
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    Hi

    I may have just got a flaky one I am going to get one from Roverlord and put it in. I can then test the existing one and see if it has a problem

    Steve
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    Steve,
    The one I took out of mine was a $50 ebay purchase 2months old and was stuck half open.....it was causing temp spikes...it was also. No name ....this one from Roverlord seems ok as stated before.
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  10. 19th July 2014, 12:23 PM #10
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    I put in a genuine thermostat when I first got the car. After a few months I had temp issues and in swapping it for a britpart one found it to be okay.

    Interestingly, the genuine one keeps it at 93-94, and the britpart at 87-89.

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