Thermostat For Heavy Defender 110

need4speed · Post by **need4speed** » Sat Dec 08, 2012 5:44 pm

As title. Should i use a 74 or 82 thermostat on a 4.6 110?

ChrisJC · Post by **ChrisJC** » Sat Dec 08, 2012 6:42 pm

I would use an 82. Provided the radiator is big enough, which the standard rad should be, you'll be fine.

Chris.

need4speed · Post by **need4speed** » Sat Dec 08, 2012 7:31 pm

Thanks Chris. I'll order a genuine one

ChrisJC · Post by **ChrisJC** » Sun Dec 09, 2012 8:59 am

I work on the basis that car manufacturers design their vehicles to tow heavy trailers in Saudi Arabia. So they'll be fine over here with our climate with a fair margin.

Chris.

Post by **katanaman** » Mon Dec 10, 2012 12:19 am

yep its not the stat that makes it overheat unless its broken its an undersized or clogged old radiator.

need4speed · Post by **need4speed** » Mon Dec 10, 2012 8:41 am

Good info guys. Thanks
I should be ok regarding the radiator as ive had it refurbed.

jimbob · Post by **jimbob** » Thu Jan 10, 2013 8:40 pm

I'm using a rad supplied by http://www.gm-radiator.com/ in my Disco 3.9 EFI so far so good, keep the temp very steady in all conditions.