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Dibble04



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Oil Cooler Thermostat yes or no?
Oil Cooler Thermostat yes or no?

My existing oil cooler thermostat was leaking coolant so I purchased a new one and fitted it today.

I was concerned when I removed the existing unit as the thermostat spring and valve had been removed so fully open at all times.

I fitted the new unit fully intact and all seems well. I have now read that some are recommending that a thermostat should not be used!

Would appreciate opinions on this and the pros and cons....if I have to change it, I will!
Post #947742 1st Apr 2022 6:15pm
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Disco_Mikey



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2014MY, the oil cooler was changed and the thermostat removed

Whether its there or not, you won't have any issues, so long as it doesn't leak Laughing
Post #947746 1st Apr 2022 6:23pm
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Ianh



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See second post by dgardel in this topic https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic75153...oil+cooler

There are two replacement parts, one contains the thermostat elements, the other does not.

dgardel wrote:
Kevlar wrote:
............

Oil Cooler thermostat LR004557LR (This one I located on the oil cooler but mine had been removed, should it have a thermostat on the cooler ?)
https://www.island-4x4.co.uk/engine-cooler...-7591.html
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Installed only on the very early Pumas, from 2008 it was no longer installed by LR . Absolutely redundant (it is the temperature of the water that drives) and induced too many oil pressure drops. Indeed, if installed it is better to remove it.
Post #947770 1st Apr 2022 7:48pm
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Dibble04



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Understood...I read that thread earlier.

Why then do all the major parts suppliers sell the full thermostatic unit for the range of chassis numbers right up to 2016?

I spoke with a Landrover mechanic today who said he always fits the fully functioning thermostat...it is for the reason that opinions vary that I raised a new topic on the subject.

It simply isn't clear which way to go in my opinion but I would like it to be.
Post #947776 1st Apr 2022 8:05pm
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Ianh



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Looking at the LRworkshop site diagrams with part numbers it shows that all 2.2’s have the thermostat housing without the thermostat parts fitted, ie just a pipe fitting. Part LR029936. So that covers 2012-2016.

So in part answer to your question, for a 2.2 it’s a no to an oil cooler thermostat.

Also intriguing that a landrover mechanic would fit one with a thermostat to a 2.2 when it was not originally fitted when built at the factory.
Post #947785 1st Apr 2022 8:55pm
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Dibble04



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The mechanic was aware I have a 2.4 engine so it may be his answer would have been different if I asked about a 2.2.
Still none the wiser!
Post #947787 1st Apr 2022 9:24pm
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itsdashy



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Probably something to do with them adding the variable pressure oil pump on the 2.2
Post #947789 2nd Apr 2022 6:38am
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