Avice Please 1988 740

mrmeringo · Feb 5th, 2012, 11:25

Hi, can anyone tell me what the number is for the thermostat i need to buy for my 1988 2.0lt 740.Its the B200E engine, Cheers, Tommy.

Prufrock · Feb 5th, 2012, 11:31

I fitted a new genuine Volvo thermostat - surprised if there's anything wrong with it.

Prufrock.

mrmeringo · Feb 5th, 2012, 11:49

Thanks, The problem is, with having no history with car.I dont know when anything was changed, so i am having cambelt and other stuff done for my own peace of mind,At least i know its done then

Prufrock · Feb 5th, 2012, 12:05

Well, at least you know when the thermostat was changed! I did plugs, oil, and air filters...although I know nothing about the car since I sold it - 8-10 months ago.

As for the belt (you've had the head off?), it wasn't in need of imminent change when I bought the car - but as it is an inexpensive job and if you're keeping the car then it's not a waste of money.

I gave a summary* - on an A4 sheet - of the history to the buyer, he obviously didn't hand this on (and I've deleted it).

Prufrock.

*I summarised the history from the extensive one I had from the owner of 18 years.

mrmeringo · Feb 5th, 2012, 12:09

Head not been off,just thought i'd get belt done,no,he didnt pass anything on.Cheers,Tommy.

OldBlueVolvo · Feb 5th, 2012, 14:34

Hi, I still have the blue box that my thermostat came in. Part number on it is 273307. It was probably about £12 from the dealers and came with the seal IIRC. Your old thermostat will have the temperature stamped on it, which should be 92degC. Photo of old and new thermostat here: http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showpo...4&postcount=52

OldBlueVolvo · Feb 5th, 2012, 14:51

Ah I've just realised this is Prufrock's old car, so you can ignore my previous post.

mrmeringo · Feb 5th, 2012, 23:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldBlueVolvo

Hi, I still have the blue box that my thermostat came in. Part number on it is 273307. It was probably about £12 from the dealers and came with the seal IIRC. Your old thermostat will have the temperature stamped on it, which should be 92degC. Photo of old and new thermostat here: http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showpo...4&postcount=52

Yeah, thats right one for mine

Feb 5th, 2012, 11:25	#1
mrmeringo Tommy Meringo Last Online: Jun 28th, 2020 16:04 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Liverpool View Photos By: mrmeringo	Avice Please 1988 740 Hi, can anyone tell me what the number is for the thermostat i need to buy for my 1988 2.0lt 740.Its the B200E engine, Cheers, Tommy.

Feb 5th, 2012, 11:31	#2
Prufrock I've Been Banned Last Online: Aug 10th, 2018 09:22 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: The Lincolnshire Wolds & West Sussex Coast	740 Thermostat. I fitted a new genuine Volvo thermostat - surprised if there's anything wrong with it. Prufrock.

Feb 5th, 2012, 11:49	#3
mrmeringo Tommy Meringo Last Online: Jun 28th, 2020 16:04 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Liverpool View Photos By: mrmeringo	Thanks, The problem is, with having no history with car.I dont know when anything was changed, so i am having cambelt and other stuff done for my own peace of mind,At least i know its done then

Feb 5th, 2012, 12:05	#4
Prufrock I've Been Banned Last Online: Aug 10th, 2018 09:22 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: The Lincolnshire Wolds & West Sussex Coast	Well, at least you know when the thermostat was changed! I did plugs, oil, and air filters...although I know nothing about the car since I sold it - 8-10 months ago. As for the belt (you've had the head off?), it wasn't in need of imminent change when I bought the car - but as it is an inexpensive job and if you're keeping the car then it's not a waste of money. I gave a summary* - on an A4 sheet - of the history to the buyer, he obviously didn't hand this on (and I've deleted it). Prufrock. *I summarised the history from the extensive one I had from the owner of 18 years.

Feb 5th, 2012, 12:09	#5
mrmeringo Tommy Meringo Last Online: Jun 28th, 2020 16:04 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Liverpool View Photos By: mrmeringo	Head not been off,just thought i'd get belt done,no,he didnt pass anything on.Cheers,Tommy.

Feb 5th, 2012, 14:34	#6
OldBlueVolvo VOC Member Last Online: May 4th, 2023 20:38 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: West Sussex	Hi, I still have the blue box that my thermostat came in. Part number on it is 273307. It was probably about £12 from the dealers and came with the seal IIRC. Your old thermostat will have the temperature stamped on it, which should be 92degC. Photo of old and new thermostat here: http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showpo...4&postcount=52

Feb 5th, 2012, 14:51	#7
OldBlueVolvo VOC Member Last Online: May 4th, 2023 20:38 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: West Sussex	Ah I've just realised this is Prufrock's old car, so you can ignore my previous post.

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