SAFARI

ENGINE2.2LDICOR

Remove the gasket (Fig. 197)

Fig. 197

Take out the thermostat (Fig. 198)

Fig. 198

Checking of thermostat element

1. Remove thermostat element from thermostat

housing).

2. Mount thermostat element in a suitable fixture and

place the fixture in a vessel filled with water.

3. Fix dial gauge with its spindle on valve surface with

a pretension of 0.5mm

4. Heat the vessel and measure the water

temperature with proper thermometer.

5. Note down the temperature when dial gauge

needles starts moving indicating valve opening.

6. Note down the water temperature for needle

movement (for valve fully open position).

7. The opening temperature and fully open

temperature as measured should be as

mentioned.

If they do not meet the specifications, replace the

thermostat element.

Fitment

Follow the reverse procedure of removal.