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Rover 200 Workshop Manual (1995-1999)13 · Cooling system - K Series
13 · Engine

Thermostat

Make
Rover
Model
200 Workshop Manual
Year
1995–1999
Section
Repairs › Thermostat
Cooling system - K SeriesThermostat

THERMOSTAT

Service repair no - 26.45.09

Remove

  1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
  2. Drain cooling system. See Adjustments.
  3. Remove air cleaner. See ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - MEMS, Repairs.
Thermostat – Remove air cleaner. See ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - MEMS, Repairs.
  1. Loosen clip and disconnect heater hose from thermostat housing.
  2. Remove 2 bolts securing coolant rail to cylinder block.
  3. Release coolant rail from thermostat housing.
  4. Remove bolt securing thermostat housing to cylinder block.
  5. Release thermostat housing from coolant pump and remove thermostat housing.
Thermostat – Release thermostat housing from coolant pump and remove thermostat housing.
  1. Remove and discard 2 ’O’ rings from thermostat housing.
  2. Remove 3 bolts securing cover to thermostat housing.
  3. Remove thermostat housing cover.
  4. Remove thermostat from housing.
  5. Remove rubber seal from thermostat.

Refit

  1. Examine thermostat rubber seal for signs of deterioration or damage, renew if necessary.
  2. Fit rubber seal to thermostat.
  3. Clean mating faces of thermostat and cover.
Thermostat – Clean mating faces of thermostat and cover.
  1. Align thermostat to shoulder in thermostat housing.
  2. Fit thermostat housing cover and tighten bolts to 9 Nm.
  3. Clean ’O’ ring grooves on thermostat housing outlets.
  4. Lubricate new ’O’ rings with rubber grease.
  5. Fit ’O’ rings to thermostat housing.

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