guide to replacing thermostat - Chrysler Forum

pestilance · #1 10-10-2011, 03:11 PM

i there i have the 2.8 crd grand voyager,is there a guide on here to replacing the thermostat

also i changed the timing belt,but when engine is running there a wierd click coming from round the belt area,could that be the aircon clutch?

and there is a multi plug on the top oil breather,i unplugged it and oil ran out of it,is that bad?

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voyager_dan · #2 10-11-2011, 10:31 AM

the thermostat is a bit of a sod to change down the back on drivers side
remove the wiper/scuttle tray - easy to do
and then look down the back and you will see the thermostat big ally casing you replace the whole thing i did 2 the same day mine and another member on here who came down to me and i did the pair of them

oil coming out of the breater is normal you will get oil residue in the breather system

did you replace the timing belt pulleys and tensioner (timingbelt kit) ?

dan

booke23 · #3 10-11-2011, 11:14 AM

It is a bit of a tricky job, but if you have a bit of experience of working on cars, then it's worth doing yourself. It'll cost at least 3 hrs labour in a garage plus the part.

All the issues have been discussed here:- 2.5 crd running cool

As for your timing belt noise, as dan says, did you replace the idler pullys and tensioner? What mileage is on the car?

pestilance · #4 10-11-2011, 11:54 AM

61,000 miles,replaced tensioner and pulleys with genuine parts

and gates powergrip belt.
the clicking is wierd,car runs fine though,apart from today it just died.but started and ran fine again

i bought the thermostat housing from ldv,genuine part with gasket for £57

just needed to modify it slightly,will do it at weekend,its so damn tight in there.all ready stripped down and had a look,,but damn back air box that locates to housing is a mare.

pestilance · #5 10-11-2011, 11:58 AM

everytime i turn ignition all the dials swoop round and back again,i read thats low volatage,so will check bat nd see what power is coming from alternator.

only just bought the vehicle with full service history in august,guy said batt was done at a acost of £150 most of its services has been done at chrysler