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pugbug ****
Joined: 24 May 2012 Posts: 263 Location: Leicester
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2015 22:55 Post subject: 3.1 thermostats |
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My trooper runs a bit too cool, I can't have the viscous fan off for an electric fan replacement as my electric system is already running at it's limits.
I've managed to find a 85 degree thermostat, the trooper doesn't overheat and gets up to temperature very quickly, but the hole for the water to pass through is much smaller than the 82 degree thermostat, I don't want to overheat when I've got a trailer on the back, but are there supposed to be options for the thermostat on this engine? |
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Rhanagar Lifetime member
Joined: 12 Jan 2010 Posts: 4861 Location: Preston, Lancs.
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2015 23:14 Post subject: |
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I always fit a Quinten Hazell QTH411K 85 degree stat in both my 2.8 and 3.1. Never had an issue to date and the heater matrix gets nice and toasty in the winter. _________________ 1990 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.I 2.8TD Manual Lotus Edition
1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto Lotus Edition
Deceased
1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto LS
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pugbug ****
Joined: 24 May 2012 Posts: 263 Location: Leicester
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2015 23:16 Post subject: |
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That's the one I got! my MPG is a little better too |
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Rhanagar Lifetime member
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2015 23:27 Post subject: |
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Will be. Diesels are more economical at higher temps as the heat aids the combustion. _________________ 1990 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.I 2.8TD Manual Lotus Edition
1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto Lotus Edition
Deceased
1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto LS
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Retro Pedro ***
Joined: 04 May 2010 Posts: 242 Location: South East
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Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2015 8:07 Post subject: |
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Is it a fine balance on the 3.1/2.8 engine with 82/85 degree thermostat?
I've got a self inflicted running to warm issue on my Frontera 2.8 with running between 1/4 upto 1/2 on the guage whereas it used to be at the comfortable 1/8 to 1/4. This is since I fitted the winch and winch bumper, which in hindsight, believe is to high. The winch is positioned inline with the radiator just below the inter cooler. My gut feeling is that I need to have major surgery on the winch bumper so that the winch gets positioned lower down nearer the chassis level. For a sort term fix, been thinking about bodging an air scoop that can clipped on for road use that would force more air into the radiator channels. Another thought is maybe removing the viscous fan and fitting the twin fan Kenlow in there.
All that said and coming back to this thread, would a lower rated thermostat or removing the stat completely make that much of a difference or is it all about cooler air flow? |
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Rhanagar Lifetime member
Joined: 12 Jan 2010 Posts: 4861 Location: Preston, Lancs.
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Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2015 9:22 Post subject: |
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Don't forget that the Trooper have a top mounted intercooler and bonnet scoop. We get better airflow onto the rad that way. Might be offset by the aircon condenser though, but that cold air from the scoop does blast onto the top of the engine, and allows a good exit for hot air when standing still. _________________ 1990 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.I 2.8TD Manual Lotus Edition
1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto Lotus Edition
Deceased
1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto LS
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pugbug ****
Joined: 24 May 2012 Posts: 263 Location: Leicester
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Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2015 20:35 Post subject: |
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I was getting in the region of 280 miles per tank, purely city driving, that has gone up to 320 miles per tank since changing stats. I dont drive eco and been told ive got a lead foot, but not the sort of idiot who speeds up to wait at a red light. Well worth doing |
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jacksdad1963 *******
Joined: 26 Jul 2011 Posts: 1939 Location: Oldham, Lancs
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Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2015 21:53 Post subject: |
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Whats the best stat for a 3.0?
Got a feeling mine needs changing (only cos its the same one that the troop came with 4 years ago!) _________________ 1999 3.0 TD Duty SWB
3" Body lift, 3" suspension lift, diff dropped, balljoints flipped, extended panhard, Tree sliders, Superwinch, +2" Pro Comps, 33" Mudders: Nearly finished! |
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mutlley *****
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Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2015 20:30 Post subject: |
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Rhanagar wrote: |
I always fit a Quinten Hazell QTH411K 85 degree stat in both my 2.8 and 3.1. Never had an issue to date and the heater matrix gets nice and toasty in the winter. |
where did you get the stat from rhanger?
just done a quick google search and nowt jumped out at me.....
i mean, did you get it from a shop or off line?
cheers. |
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Bubble-07 ***
Joined: 20 Apr 2012 Posts: 141 Location: Scottish Highlands
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Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2015 21:49 Post subject: |
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Loads on fleabay. Just punch in the part number. |
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mutlley *****
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Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2015 22:59 Post subject: |
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Bubble-07 wrote: |
Loads on fleabay. Just punch in the part number. |
sorted!
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Rhanagar Lifetime member
Joined: 12 Jan 2010 Posts: 4861 Location: Preston, Lancs.
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Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2015 23:40 Post subject: |
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Bubble-07 wrote: |
Loads on fleabay. Just punch in the part number. |
Sorry was away for a few days .. What he said _________________ 1990 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.I 2.8TD Manual Lotus Edition
1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto Lotus Edition
Deceased
1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto LS
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mutlley *****
Joined: 09 Dec 2006 Posts: 553
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Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2015 20:12 Post subject: |
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Rhanagar wrote: |
Bubble-07 wrote: |
Loads on fleabay. Just punch in the part number. |
Sorry was away for a few days .. What he said |
got one of eebuygum thanks. Just need to fit it. |
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Rhanagar Lifetime member
Joined: 12 Jan 2010 Posts: 4861 Location: Preston, Lancs.
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Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2015 20:52 Post subject: |
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Be careful with the gasket. I broke mine and the one in the kit doesn't fit. I just made one from a cornflakes packet to replace it. _________________ 1990 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.I 2.8TD Manual Lotus Edition
1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto Lotus Edition
Deceased
1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto LS
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mutlley *****
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Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2015 11:18 Post subject: |
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Rhanagar wrote: |
Be careful with the gasket. I broke mine and the one in the kit doesn't fit. I just made one from a cornflakes packet to replace it. |
thanks for that. planned job for tomorrow. |
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