vitara 8v thermostat

[mudbitz]

looking at waterpump in relation to my overheating problem but could thermostat play any part in proceedings
worst case head gasket but eliminating simple things first
thanks

[generation-x]

yes if its sticks shut it will bring the temp up as its not letting full flow of water throu the engine
as said worth a try m8y

Simon

[mudbitz]

thanks
will try this morning

[mudbitz]

not doing anything
done the water test at all temperatures
dont move or nothing

[generation-x]

not doing anything
done the water test at all temperatures
dont move or nothing

water pump up the chuff ?

Simon

[mudbitz]

replacing thermostat first
fingers crossed
if not move on to water pump i suppose
goes 120 miles some motorway with 15 min break before overheating
round town guage creeps up other days its fine

[NEILH]

hi

changed the rad on mine that cured my over heating problem

[mudbitz]

doing thermostat and working on if no cure