GATES THERMOSTAT 1489

mudinuri · Sep 30, 2016

I am trying to find out where I can buy a Gates 1489 thermostat, but which ever web site I go on ask for the vehicle registration and then all they show is the original thermostat or a cheaper version.
I have tried "mister-auto" and "rock auto" with the same results".
Any help please.

Arctic2 · Sep 30, 2016

HI mudinuri.
On mister auto you will find on the home page a section you can key in product ref, use this and it will take you to the product if they carry it, remember you have to key in TH01489 as here below cheers Arctic
http://www.mister-auto.co.uk/en/

http://www.mister-auto.co.uk/en/search_s_refoem_TH01489.html

Nodge68 · Sep 30, 2016

It's available on Ebay or most motor factors to order.
You'll need some plumbers silicone grease to fit it too. The pipe where you need to fit the stat is about 5mm smaller than the stat. This will mean using plenty of force to get it into the correct position.

GrumpyGel · Sep 30, 2016

Jeepers - that looks like a hose poised to split!

Nodge68 · Sep 30, 2016

GrumpyGel said:
Jeepers - that looks like a hose poised to split!

It has ballooned for sure GG. I'm hoping it doesn't split just yet. I am currently looking for a slightly better hose for the job.

dfossil · Sep 30, 2016

Nodge68 said:
It has ballooned for sure GG. I'm hoping it doesn't split just yet. I am currently looking for a slightly better hose for the job.

Just to clarify for the OP (and me) - which way round do you push in the Stat

Nodge68 · Sep 30, 2016

dfossil said:
Just to clarify for the OP (and me) - which way round do you push in the Stat

The sensing bulb would go downwards in the picture above. So bulb towards the engine. The sensing bulb actually enters the plastic T piece on the TD4 auto.

dog-man · Sep 30, 2016

I asked this question previously but didn't get a definitive answer I thought I could rely on.

My stat on my TD4 is lazy, rather than failed. It takes around 16 miles before I get any decent heat and the indicator rarely goes above 4 minutes to 12.
In Winter, that decent heat is no longer decent. It is fine for chilly mornings as we are getting currently in the UK.

So, my stat has not failed totally but is incredibly slow to produce heat. Can I do the Gates stat mod if my stat has not completely failed?
Won't they work against each other causing problems?

Nodge68 · Sep 30, 2016

dog-man said:
I asked this question previously but didn't get a definitive answer I thought I could rely on.

My stat on my TD4 is lazy, rather than failed. It takes around 16 miles before I get any decent heat and the indicator rarely goes above 4 minutes to 12.
In Winter, that decent heat is no longer decent. It is fine for chilly mornings as we are getting currently in the UK.

So, my stat has not failed totally but is incredibly slow to produce heat. Can I do the Gates stat mod if my stat has not completely failed?
Won't they work against each other causing problems?

They can't work against each other. Your factory stat is stuck open, which is the common failure mode of them.
The Renault 5 in line stat will do the trick.

dog-man · Sep 30, 2016

Just one more question then.

My stat gets up to around 4 minutes to 12, Others on here have worst results.
I assume my stat is slightly open compared to others?

Nodge68 · Sep 30, 2016

Just under the mid point on the gauge is acceptable, providing it's not a 20 mile drive to get it there. Mine is at working temperature in 3 miles.

dog-man · Sep 30, 2016

Takes me about 16 miles to get to 4 mins to 12.

Nodge68 · Sep 30, 2016

The thermostat is goosed then

dog-man · Sep 30, 2016

OK, I shall give the Gates stat a try.

dog-man · Sep 30, 2016

Ordered...

Alibro · Sep 30, 2016

Here is a link to how I fitted mine. Working brilliantly now.
Freelander Project III (Audrey)

dfossil · Oct 1, 2016

Nodge68 said:
The sensing bulb would go downwards in the picture above. So bulb towards the engine. The sensing bulb actually enters the plastic T piece on the TD4 auto.

Thanks mate - Mines a facelift auto and has that piping arrangement - first time I have seen that pictured on ours.

mudinuri · Oct 1, 2016

Hi Nodge,
When you say Bulb end in the T junction does that mean the Brass bit and not the wider metal bit. I am in the middle of trying to fit the darn thing which I ordered yesterday and recieved this morning, but boy what a tight fit it"s going to be on my 2003 TD4 Auto. Is there a different, wider hose I can buy sometime later to replace the original hose.
Cheers

Alibro · Oct 1, 2016

I think Nodge said it was tighter in the auto. It slipped into the hose fairly easily for me. So to speak.

Did you check the link I posted?

Maybe someone can confirm if it is the same way round in an auto but I think it is.

mudinuri · Oct 1, 2016

Yes, thanks for that, but I think, and I haven"t a clue why, but I think the hoses on the Auto and smaller than on the Manual.

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