265 Thermostat

Discussion in 'Mechanical - Engine, Gearbox, Exhaust etc' started by James265trophy, Dec 30, 2018.

  1. I think my thermostat is on the way out as the needle drops when moving. Is it worth using a genuine one or will a gates one do as they’re slightly cheaper.
     
  2. I bought a Febi one for my R26 and it started runnin cool again after 6 months, ended up buyin a Renault one
     
  3. I had the same problem with my 265, thought it was using a bit more fuel than it used to, i bought just the thermostat, an aftermarket one, undid the 3 small bolts, rather than changing the whole thing and it works a treat, think i paid less than £9 for it, gained 4-5mpg on a run.
     
  4. I’ve noticed the mpg has been poor too. I’ve noticed on the aftermarket ones the opening temperature ranges is 83, 88 or 89, which one did you go for?
     
  5. I am not sure but the needle is near vertical all the time now.
     
  6. Yours will have different clocks to mine, mine has always sat on the third line.
     

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