Thermostat - GTI

[rocker8742]

Right came across a slight issue today when changing the stat in that the new one wouldnt seal correctly

May just be because it was a pattern and not a pug one but we tried the seal that came with it on either side of the stat and it didnt seal either time.

In the end had to use the old stat's seal with some sealant around the edge of it which seems to be alright

Is It a common thing for them to not seal?

[lewisdmz]

When I bought a new stat I had to buy the seal separate. The stat came with a rounded O ring IIRC but you can buy the square one which fits round the edge perfectly (no need to use the one that came with it).

[Scott]

I bought one from Peugeot and used the seal that came with that and had no issues. For the price of it I was happy paying for something I knew was 100% rather than a pattern part, I'm glad I did now!

[lewisdmz]

You need one of these badboys

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Peugeo...cf2&000574

[rocker8742]

Ah we were just using the o ring didn't have the square seal, that's what we pinched off of the old stat which worked in the end

[lewisdmz]

Does the thermostat housing have stupidly long threaded bolts which are awkwardish to get at and consequently get undone 1/4 turn at a time taking fecking ages?

[Frosty]

Does the thermostat housing have stupidly long threaded bolts which are awkwardish to get at and consequently get undone 1/4 turn at a time taking fecking ages?

Yes has 2 bolts 1 you can get to easy and the other is a pain and it has 1 nut which was easy to get to