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Old Mar 1, 2017 | 08:49 AM
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Drove to work this morning for the first time and the temp needle only just got to the first white line is this right or do I have to get my hands dirty....the pic is when I got to work which is 8miles away...

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Old Mar 2, 2017 | 02:29 PM
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Possible stuck open thermostat, cheap to replace not a difficult job
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Old Mar 2, 2017 | 02:45 PM
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Thanks mate that's what I was thinking. You replace the whole thing including the housing? Is that right
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Old Mar 2, 2017 | 07:36 PM
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In this case yes, as the stat housing is plastic and they are prone to cracking.

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Old Mar 2, 2017 | 07:51 PM
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ok so is this the right one for mine

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2512317969...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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Yes.

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Old Mar 2, 2017 | 07:54 PM
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thanks pal your a star

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