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    2.5TDi (and others) Thermostats

    i wil try the fan test tomorrow, but dont think i will use my fingers as it seems to be spinning very fast, it spins freely when the engine is off as i have spun it by hand then, i take it if the fan is overspinning that is another big job to do that involve removing the front end?
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    2.5TDi (and others) Thermostats

    have just noticed yours also has the t piece paul. mine has no t piece and just has the return pipe from the top hose going straight into the header tank. i guess it will still work fine if plumbed in as yours is
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    2.5TDi (and others) Thermostats

    it will have the return pipe back to reservoir, i am in conatc with carl and looking to get the same as yours, and from the pics yours looks identical pre mod as mine. i am new to these cars so am finding my way, i have read a bit about the viscous fan, should the fan be spinning from cold...
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    2.5TDi (and others) Thermostats

    mine doesnt have the t piece in at all so would just be the housing, thanks for your help
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    2.5TDi (and others) Thermostats

    many thanks, looks like you have an extra return hose than me, i dont think i would need the t piece
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    failed thermostat - inline replacement?

    thank you, have sent them an email, trying to cheap the cost as low as possible but my fuel economy is really taking a hit so needs sorting... many thanks for your help
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    failed thermostat - inline replacement?

    aragorn have you done this mod? if so where do you buy the parts from/ many thanks
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    2.5TDi (and others) Thermostats

    nedge, do you have some picture please? i am looking to do it this way, also were your hoses 28mm ID? many thanks
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    failed thermostat - inline replacement?

    hi all, i have a 2.5 tdi audi a4 b5 and the thermostat has failed, i am not prepared to take apart the whole front end of the car but am aware of inline mods that can be done, i am pretty sure my top radiator hose wont accept a thermostat from a renault 5 or volvo 340 as it is not big enough, so...