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MG MGF Technical - thermostat location

Is it just me looking in the wrong location or is the thermostat located in an impossible to get to position? Aside from taking the engine out or having 3 foot arms, 6 elbows and hands the size of an action man is there a simple way? I'm looking where a wide rubber pipe meets the engine towards the right hand side a few inches behind the belt covers.
m smith

>an impossible to get to position?

I fear you are nearly right.
Looks like the car was build around the thermostat.

You could get there with 2 hands only if you have an MGF none VVC with plastic inlet manifold.
I've changed the thermostat the other year and nearly broke my elbows ;)

Remove the oil dipstick assy for easier access and get a second person who pulls like mad at the pipework later.
Small ratchet with universal bit required aswell for the three hexagon screws.

Dieter

Changing the thermostat is made possible with an 8mm halfords professional rarchet spanner.

There are three bolts in the thermostat cover, and another 2(?) supporting the pipe that runs around the engine.

When you remove the thermostat housing you will find that the thermostat is fitted inside the housing, pry it out carefully so you dont put pressure on the plastic and when you refit the new make sure it is not going to be pinched when you o up the bolts (don't bother asking me how I know!)

The job is difficult, but nowhere near impossible, you do have to see with your fingertips for a lot of it.
Will Munns

hello what direction does spring face on stat towards pump or metal water pipe please thank you
madmax

I can lend you a couple of Jawas to get in there...Oooooteenee!
Timmeh

http://www.mgfcar.de/thermostat/Dcp_5549.jpg
This is a dismantled thermostat housing seen from direction cambelt cover,
Spring towards pump.
Notice the three bolts :)
Dieter

I replaced mine four years ago and still have scar on right hand
sr foster 81

thanks (Dieter)for info as garage had replaced friends stat and managed to replace the wrong way i new i was correct but doubt crept in once again thanks
madmax

This thread was discussed between 13/01/2007 and 27/01/2007

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