magnum Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 I need to get better cooling on my fathers Freelander 1.8p 1999. There have been problem with this and I have heard you can 'rebuild' the cooling hoses and thermostat house so it is like the newer Freelander. Does anyone know what parts I will need? Is this described on the Internet some place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjay Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 are you on about the modified thermostat as fitted to freelanders from 2001 onwards? if so theres a hose that is a replacement for the radiator hoses which contains a modified thermostat, a blanking plate with a dummy thermostat and sealing ring for the old thermostat housing, the modified new expansion tank and cap replacement, nuts and studs mod with the modified green inlet gasket for the inlet manifold. All the parts come to about £80 but is worth doing.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 I have this on mine, the kit didn't include the header tank and cost about £65 from the LR main dealer. If you ask them for a thermostat relocation kit they should be able to find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonaf Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 are you on about the modified thermostat as fitted to freelanders from 2001 onwards? if so theres a hose that is a replacement for the radiator hoses which contains a modified thermostat, a blanking plate with a dummy thermostat and sealing ring for the old thermostat housing, the modified new expansion tank and cap replacement, nuts and studs mod with the modified green inlet gasket for the inlet manifold. All the parts come to about £80 but is worth doing.... What is different on the modified expanison tank? Does it have a low level warning device? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjay Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 What is different on the modified expanison tank? Does it have a low level warning device? its a new design header tank with a ratchet cap design that vents pressure at 15 psi, no low level warning device although it would have been a good ideal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonaf Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 its a new design header tank with a ratchet cap design that vents pressure at 15 psi, no low level warning device although it would have been a good ideal! I fit an MGF header tank and a LoLarm kit. Now I get a warning when the coolant level drops. Unfortunately it does not have a delayed signal so it beeps briefly when I drive on bumpy roads. Better than not having an alarm, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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