Ambriel
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I've only had my Hippo for a couple of months and so far, ignoring the Hyundai incident, all is well, however it is a bit thirsty and the temperature guage rarely seems to move unless I'm stationary for ten minutes or more.
I suspect, but haven't check yet, that someone has taken the thermostat out so that it is permanently running cold as a deterrent to the old head gasket problem, but this also means it's probably running on choke the whole time.
Now, I've got a new thermostat that I could put in it but given the K Series's propensity to lunch its head gasket is it worth taking the risk?
Now this is a 1998 1.8 and I know the last owner had to have the head gasket replaced, and I've read how there are different hoses available that move the thermostat to a new position. Is it worth buying the new hose or is it a waste of ca$h?
I'm a competent DIY mechanic, to the extent that I've replaced the head gaskets on my old V8 Discovery in the past, so don't mind getting my hands dirty.
I suspect, but haven't check yet, that someone has taken the thermostat out so that it is permanently running cold as a deterrent to the old head gasket problem, but this also means it's probably running on choke the whole time.
Now, I've got a new thermostat that I could put in it but given the K Series's propensity to lunch its head gasket is it worth taking the risk?
Now this is a 1998 1.8 and I know the last owner had to have the head gasket replaced, and I've read how there are different hoses available that move the thermostat to a new position. Is it worth buying the new hose or is it a waste of ca$h?
I'm a competent DIY mechanic, to the extent that I've replaced the head gaskets on my old V8 Discovery in the past, so don't mind getting my hands dirty.