Rb25det Thermostat

[matthew0786]

hi, where could i get a thermostat for a RB25DET? Would i be able to get one from Supercheap auto or Repco ? and how much do they cost?

Thanks

[Baz]

Why do you want to change the thermostat? The old one buggered?

[matthew0786]

Going to change the waterpump and timing belt, might as well change the thermostat while im at it

[matthew0786]

does anyone know?

[Cubes]

Go the genuine nissan.

The nissan one brings engine temps up quicker and holds them more stable. The aftermarket items fly open to wide and to quick causing temp fluctuations.

If the car runs under 80degree's (which my experience is the aftermarkets do cause it to do so) then the ecu refers to its cold enrichment table. As a result you use slightly more fuel.

Compare the two side by side and the genuine most definitely looks much more meatier and reliable.

[Baz]

Do a basic test to see if its working. Put it in some boiling water and see if it opens correctly. Or better still put some water in a jug with a thermometer and gradually add hot water to it til it reaches 80 degrees to see if it is opening at the correct temperature.

[Cubes]

Replace it.. If its due a major service (water pump, cam belt etc) do the thermostat.

But yer check out its condition have a fiddle.

[matthew0786]

any idea how much would it cost from Nissan?

[Cubes]

Just under $50 vs ~$25 for aftermarket.

[matthew0786]

thanks

[Baysidebluebnr34]

Vl commodore is the same

[RB30-POWER]

around $39 last time i got one.

just ask for R31 skyline item. (they are the same at 76.5deg open)

otherwise they will charge more as soon as you mention import.

thats all genuine Nissan im talking, don't waste time with aftermarket jobs, they can be more expensive and perform poorly.

Edited January 27, 2006 by RB30-POWER