Which is the correct Thermostat for my car

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firebobby
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Which is the correct Thermostat for my car

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My 1995 NA has stopped warming up lately and now takes ages for the temp gauge to raise. It used to get to the middle of the gauge after about a mile and the heat from the vents was great.
I want to change the stat 1st but don't know what size I need.
My car is a 1995 NA G-LTD import.
MR2 Ben shows a 64mm 82'c for this, can anyone confirm if this is correct for my car.
Cheers
almeida1234
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Re: Which is the correct Thermostat for my car

Post by almeida1234 »

Best to give the reg no when ordering so you can have the right one(unless u had a engine swap etc) smaller one tent to be rev1-2 and larger one is rev 3 onwards
firebobby
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Re: Which is the correct Thermostat for my car

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almeida1234 wrote:Best to give the reg no when ordering so you can have the right one(unless u had a engine swap etc) smaller one tent to be rev1-2 and larger one is rev 3 onwards


Thanks, I did and the vin no to a ebay seller and they still say it "should" fit.
I have messaged TCB after checking old posts on here, hopefully they can help
Cheers :)
SonicSW20
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Re: Which is the correct Thermostat for my car

Post by SonicSW20 »

OEM PN 90916-03100

Check yourself here: http://japan-parts.eu/toyota/jp/1995/mr ... t/2#16331A

Toyota used the same one on lots of engines, just pick one up from the dealer. They probably have it on the shelf.
firebobby
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Re: Which is the correct Thermostat for my car

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Gazza_DJ wrote:OEM PN 90916-03100

Check yourself here: http://japan-parts.eu/toyota/jp/1995/mr ... t/2#16331A

Toyota used the same one on lots of engines, just pick one up from the dealer. They probably have it on the shelf.


That's great, thanks
pbmr2
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Re: Which is the correct Thermostat for my car

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firebobby wrote:
almeida1234 wrote:Best to give the reg no when ordering so you can have the right one(unless u had a engine swap etc) smaller one tent to be rev1-2 and larger one is rev 3 onwards


Thanks, I did and the vin no to a ebay seller and they still say it "should" fit.
I have messaged TCB after checking old posts on here, hopefully they can help
Cheers :)


TCB are great, but they are best if you call them.
firebobby
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Re: Which is the correct Thermostat for my car

Post by firebobby »

pbmr2 wrote:
firebobby wrote:
almeida1234 wrote:Best to give the reg no when ordering so you can have the right one(unless u had a engine swap etc) smaller one tent to be rev1-2 and larger one is rev 3 onwards


Thanks, I did and the vin no to a ebay seller and they still say it "should" fit.
I have messaged TCB after checking old posts on here, hopefully they can help
Cheers :)


TCB are great, but they are best if you call them.


Thanks for the heads up
abovetherim
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Re: Which is the correct Thermostat for my car

Post by abovetherim »

+1 for just go to the dealer.
They are more expensive but fit properly and work! You have to order a new oring also as oem doesn't come with it
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