low temp thermostat replaced.

[xiionn]

Got round to swapping out the low temp thermostat yesterday. It went without a hitch, I followed GT4's excellent write up and it took less than an hour, including a few cups of tea and some filtering.

The only problem I had was that I had 997 style external torx on the thermostat housing which I was totally not prepared for. My engine was replaced in 2009 by Porsche so I assume that is the reason for the differences on my engine.

I dumped about 6 litres of coolant through the plug and the rest came out of the thermostat housing. I had my car up to about 25 degrees, I did the job on my very steep drive with the car chocked and the brakes locked on with a soft rubber tube locked off against the drivers seat. With the car on the ramps it was pretty high

After the fit, it took a quick warmup on the stands to refill all but two litres of coolant, after a quick drive in went the rest...easy.

I have noticed a significant drop in the running temp, now often below the 80 mark, before it was around the 85-90 mark :thumb:

 

[GT4]

:worship:

Guess it makes sense they used the latest fixings on such a new engine.

For future reference for anyone, the name is an E10 Female Torx socket and looks like this:

 

[xiionn]

Yep, much easier to buy that part in advance than spend a half hour with an oversize socket, blue tack, play sand and a braising rod

Oh, well...anyone with a recent engine may want to check in advance :thumbs:

 

[Shurv]

Doing mine tonight after work, followed by an oil change and new plugs whilst it's up in the air and I'm under it.

 

[xiionn]

Oil change and filter change coming up for me as well, along with grill mesh this weekend.

 

[Stefandk]

Can highly recommend a third radiator kit...

Regards
Stefan
Dk

 

[motokustom]

Where did you buy the low temp thermostat from please and how much?

 

[xiionn]

Bennets motor factors, just search for it on google and search Porsche on their site.

About £60 postage included IIRC

 

[GT4]

Where did you buy the low temp thermostat from please and how much?

Bennetts details (and stock linky) on page 4 here:

http://www.911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t=65932

They are quite common, so have a search in your county: young be surprised there is one just down the road from you for collection.

 

[wasz]

I just got my Low Temp thermostat from Berlyn Services.

Came with low temp stat, new housing and gasket for under £50 delivered

http://partsforporsche.co.uk/160f-temp-stat-housg-p-2115.html

To get that price posted you have to buy via their ebay account:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321145976270

Unfortunately my gasket arrived bent over (they are loose in the box with the other bits) but bert is sending me a replacement.

I will be following GT4's excellent write-up DIY soon!

 

[Budweiser]

My Indie did mine in half an hour and charged £30, great result. I can understand the satisfaction you must get going the DIY route but at that price I couldn't be arsed (I know lazy). Also it gave me a chance to have a good look under the car... :mrgreen:

:thumb: to GT4 great write up...

 

[motokustom]

Thanks Guys I will be getting one very soon... Had fun just swapping out the rear wall! All went ok though!

 

[motokustom]

Bought one

Just ordered one from one suggested above £48 and I got free delivery as their eBay deal says although I called and did my card over the phone so all good! Nice chap very knowledgeable..