Hello All...

I need a new thermostat.... is this brand any good or should I run away? I'm just not that familiar with thermostats and range of quality. Price is certainly good. (Too good?)

2001 Jaguar Vanden Plas Thermostat, 77C / 171F AJ8 005874

Suggestions appreciated!

Thank you!

SirJag

 

Are you having a problem with the one you have? I have not had to replace one in a loooooong time!


Its not something that I would buy on the cheap without a strong recommendation from a knowledgeable source.

 

Isn't the normal temp 83oC? Maybe they are getting rid of hard to sell stock?

Plus, it is "early style". These were updated several times. I would pass.

 

Hi SirJag
This week I bought a new Thermostat (part #AJ8-6484) from Welsh Enterprises (online for $24.95 plus $7.85 shipping. Their website is www. welshent .com (note that I added an extra space in the weblink - I am trying to stay with in the forum rules about direct website links). My experience with them was quick shipping and I receive it within 3 days.

Typical price of this thermostat is $45 or more depending on where you buy it. This thermostat is rated at 84 C ; 184 F.
Here is jpeg image of the thermostat:


Amazon has a Motorad listed that they say will fit your Jag for $48.27 - Part #473-170 it is rated at 170 degree F.

Our Jag has developed a slight rubber seal leak at the bottom of the thermostat housing.

Since I will have to remove the thermostat housing to get at the rubber seal that needs replacement, I decided to replace the existing plastic housing before it fails.

I bought the Aluminum Thermostat Housing Kit from an I-Offer seller in New York (part # AJ8-2217-KIT).

I should have bought this kit from Welsh Enterprises (their kit includes the thermostat - the I-offer seller's kit did not include it).
Here is a jpeg file of the housing kit:


Hope this helps.
Jim Lombardi