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Old 06-22-2017, 04:38 AM
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Originally Posted by nice1guv View Post
Recently replaced the thermostat on my 3.0d.
Not a particularly hard job, just some very awkward bolts to get to, make it a real pain in the arse.
Amazing how much smoother it runs with a working thermostat and mileage appears to have improved as well.
BTDT... still got the scars on my knuckles!

A worthy task though - given the effort and cost required and the result. I caught mine early but I reckon more than a few 3.0d owners are driving on bad thermostats for ages...
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