The Moog Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 That's an ace idea... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted October 27, 2018 Author Share Posted October 27, 2018 That's an ace idea...© Bodgit and Scarper esq Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 I did that to a Primera diesel with a bust open thermostat, it ended up overheating due to the reduced air flow and the ragging it required to move. 420 miles per (60l?) tank is pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted October 27, 2018 Author Share Posted October 27, 2018 I did that to a Primera diesel with a bust open thermostat, it ended up overheating due to the reduced air flow and the ragging it required to move. 420 miles per (60l?) tank is pretty good.Handily, The cardboard can just be pulled out if it starts to get toasty. On the 40 miles home, it didn't get to 90degrees running at 75mph indicated. I'll keep an eye out:) 70L tank, between 62- 65 L per fill. Mpg between 29 and 32.8 so far Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted November 28, 2018 Author Share Posted November 28, 2018 Got an auld Motah? Had it bashed? Ken the SVM? BRING ON THE REPAIR WASHERS!! Starting point - both mounting points have the surrounds broken. Undo fastenings and deploy REPAIR WASHERS Marvel at the improvement. Both sides got the same repair - seems to be holding ok. RobT, jumpingjehovahs, Skizzer and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbenn Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 5 star fix! Would read again. 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiled_Tat_Gatherer Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 so simple I understood it! have shared/liked and appealed for it to go viral 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted November 28, 2018 Author Share Posted November 28, 2018 so simple I understood it! have shared/liked and appealed for it to go viralLol:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgetgricey Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Thermostat wise, can you fit an inline one like they do on the Rover 75's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted November 28, 2018 Author Share Posted November 28, 2018 Thermostat wise, can you fit an inline one like they do on the Rover 75's.Pipes to the Rad are too small. As soon as I have the Clio MOT'd I can pull the Audi off for thermostat fitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 A Renault 5 thermostat would probs fit down that top hose and would restore running temperature and mpgs to normal. If you are arsed I can measure the circumference of the 75 top hose for comparison. Thermostat is 15 quid posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted November 28, 2018 Author Share Posted November 28, 2018 Proper stat was £10. Already bought. I'll assess how bad the job looks when I come to do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Offer of help is still there if I can get a shot of the GSA or Oxford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted November 28, 2018 Author Share Posted November 28, 2018 Offer of help is still there if I can get a shot of the GSA or Oxford.You drive a hard bargain - may be up t the weekend will let you know! Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Do these have a service position like later longitudinally engined Audis? On the likes of mine the whole front end can be moved forward a few inches to allow access without disturbing coolant and A/C lines. You do need to remove the bumper first but someone kindly* helped with that. The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted November 28, 2018 Author Share Posted November 28, 2018 Do these have a service position like later longitudinally engined Audis? On the likes of mine the whole front end can be moved forward a few inches to allow access without disturbing coolant and A/C lines. You do need to remove the bumper first but someone kindly* helped with that.Hah! The thermostat is under the inlet manifold, obscured by the alternator - ergo taking the number off would have no increase in working space:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Morose Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Sounds familiar. The bargain basement A4 I had a few years back needed a thermostat when I got it. It was relatively easy from underneath and the cuts and bruises heal relatively quickly when doused in antifreeze. Lacquer Peel, chaseracer, RobT and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted December 1, 2018 Author Share Posted December 1, 2018 Conveniently* this tub blew it's other headlamp bulb last week - that's both dipped beams since I've owned it. This one caused TEH FEAR! due to being on the same side as the battery. I shouldn't have worried. Rover 75 owners will rejoice at a vision of something called "Access". Such a wonderful allows cut free rectification of errant lighting issues in a fast paced and efficient manner. In other news, at the last Scotoshite, there were multiple voices (Tickman and Dome) suggesting this should be put forward for an MOT.. At the moment I know it needs a wheelbearing and likely 1/2 tyres, so I'm considering options. It's fate will likely be decided when I try the Thermostat change.. Skizzer, Lacquer Peel and dome 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted December 3, 2018 Author Share Posted December 3, 2018 After discovering this: We are at this stage: Exiled_Tat_Gatherer, The Moog, Skizzer and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted January 16, 2019 Author Share Posted January 16, 2019 This is due an MOT at the end of Jan. So far, I have bought an wheelbearlingz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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