Thermostats

[Brm Brm]

I've read in more than one place (including the bible)that TVR fitted a 74 degree thermostat with a "larger valve" to late wedges. Anyone know where I can get one? I'm not convinced that the standard 82 degree Halfords item is the best available!!

Also, does anyone know why some thermostats appear to have a small ball valve in the face of the main valve and others dont - something to do with air locks perhaps - in which case of interest to a few wedge owners I suspect??

[gf350]

I got mine (74c) from david gerald tvr but rimmer brothers also do them. Its not a big bore one I got though. Would it be a good idea to drill a couple of holes in the surround to eliminate air locks or is it usually ok when you refill with coolant?

>> Edited by gf350 on Thursday 5th December 20:26

[2 Sheds]

Any of the TVR specialists, TowerView , peninsula etc should be able to send you one,
Tim

[wedg1e]

The small valve (Jiggle pin!) should be installed at the '12 o'clock' position, so that any air bubbles find their way through it.

Ian

[richa]

I got my 74 degree thermostat from a dealer (whatever their name was in Chichester (W. Sussex) - don't do TVR's anymore).

I found it made a big difference over the 82 degree 'normal' one.

[rev-erend]

Portfield...(Chichester)

[richa]

Ah yes, that's it! Well reminded