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Rover Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition05 · Cooling system, manifold and exhaust
05 · Engine

Standard thermostat

Make
Rover
Model
600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
Section
Cooling system: repairs › Standard thermostat
Cooling system, manifold and exhaustStandard thermostat
Diagram of a thermostat being tested in a container of water with a thermometer
  1. A Thermometer
  2. B Thermostat
  3. C Water
Replace the thermostat if it is open at room temperature. To test a closed thermostat:
  1. Suspend the thermostat in a container of water as shown.
  2. Heat the water and check the temperature with a thermometer. Check the temperature at which the thermostat first opens, and at which it is fully open.

CAUTION: Do not let the thermometer touch the bottom of hot container.

  1. Measure lift height of the thermostat when fully open.

STANDARD THERMOSTAT

Lift height: above 8.0 mm
Starts opening: 76 – 80°C
Fully open: 90°C

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