robs5230
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robs5230's post in fitting a new thermostat housing and stat 2000 1.4mpi was marked as the answeryeah realised when i opened the box. system flushed, mating faces cleaned, all back together inside an hour. checked level and took it for a spin. temp reaches smack in the middle and stays there. seems to run better too.
the old stat had collapsed and a big rubber o ring was hanging out into the top hose.
proper job.
jobs still to do:
remove engine cover and throw away ( oil cap and seal on its way)
new aux belt ( i'll do this after i get rid of the engine cover)
locate the creaking bush / bushes and replace.
i have to say i'm well pleased with this fabia. drives better than the wife's 03 polo