Thermostat

[bananarama]

Guys, is the thermostat under that corrugated EGR link pipe?

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[reggit]

E5 D5 stat is there. It’s a pig to change, took me about 9 hours over a few cold snowy days a couple of years ago.
Some pictures on my progress thread if you’re considering it.

[bananarama]

I've come across your thread before, it's incredible! You're setting a good example for all of us; we should all be doing more documenting.

I'll got through it again and find the thermostat section. I have a feeling mine is permanently open because during this winter (my first one) the coolant wouldn't get to 90 degrees.

[bananarama]

Originally Posted by reggit

E5 D5 stat is there. It’s a pig to change, took me about 9 hours over a few cold snowy days a couple of years ago.
Some pictures on my progress thread if you’re considering it.

It looks like I have the same problem you had - low coolant temperature due to deteriorated thermostat seal. I'll wait for the summer solstice to do this then