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Just sorting out the cooling system on my 3 door. The thermostat was missing so got a new one plus the rubber ring and gasket. Im guessing that as the stat is loose in the housing that there should be a circlip or something to retain it? -

cozzy jeff

iTrader: (4)

yes mate there is a circlip that sits in the groove of the housing on top of the thermostat

1558

Many thanks for that. Looks like that job wont be finished today then!

tabetha

As said, stat kits should have the clip in, been used since 1971!!, and also there should be a seal that goes in the housing first, then stat then clip that engages in the groove.
If you get stuck for one, drop me a pm, as I have some spare, can soon bung one in the post FOC for you.
tabetha

Fezman1

iTrader: (1)

Yea, as said, its a spring ring retainer, although i dare say a correct sized internal circlip would work fine.

tabetha

You could probably fashion one out of brazing wire to get you out of a fix if needed in a hurry.
tabetha

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Many thanks for the offer. Managed to get one from my local Ford dealer, not in stock but they got it the same day! Its part no.0242120 and was about 2 quid. Pretty good service for a 25 year old car, though I guess it must fit some later stuff as well.