The General 220 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Hello all, I think we have covered this before somewhere else but I cant find it. Can anyone tell me with all knowledge what is the correct thermostat temp for the 1984 - 1988 2.0E GT/E? Can't find a definite answer! Some say 87degs some say 92degs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Exclusive Opel 335 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 (edited) I'm sure it's 92deg. Page 212 of the manual quotes 92deg for later type thermostat. Edited January 27 by Exclusive Opel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The General 220 Posted January 27 Author Share Posted January 27 Got a 87 deg in mine at the moment! also i cant remove the "bleed plug" on the top of the thermostat housing. interesting to see inside the housing there is a tide mark obviously needs bleeding, but i don't want to force the plug to remove it and crack the housing, does anyone drill a hole in the stat? if so how big? 1.5mm? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Exclusive Opel 335 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 I think i put a small hole in mine but some may come with a 'jiggle pin'?! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The General 220 Posted January 27 Author Share Posted January 27 (edited) Ok found the answer! forgot i had the parts microfiche! just for clarification on future posts. this is taken from the parts microfiche 1.8S 92Degs 1.9E 82 degs 2.0E 87 degs Edited January 27 by The General 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hoobby 256 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 1 hour ago, The General said: Got a 87 deg in mine at the moment! also i cant remove the "bleed plug" on the top of the thermostat housing. interesting to see inside the housing there is a tide mark obviously needs bleeding, but i don't want to force the plug to remove it and crack the housing, does anyone drill a hole in the stat? if so how big? 1.5mm? My bleed plug was solid took it to a machine shop and told them to drill and tap and fit a grub screw so they decided to undo the plug and broke the casing tho they did weld it back together nice job too at no cost...still really pi**ed with them tho what happened to "the customer is always right" 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rutts 453 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Just for a note MGB ones fit perfect and available at various opening temperatures. 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GTEPETE 312 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 23 hours ago, rutts said: Just for a note MGB ones fit perfect and available at various opening temperatures. ps useful to know, but don't tell anyone its a MG part!!!! unless you already wear a flat cap and beige gloves... 1 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Exclusive Opel 335 Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 I've uploaded the QH thermostat catalogue so can be cross referenced. It's in PDF format and should open in your browser. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U1ey3og43JixRTRkvXO7WEFjVtmMj2dy/view?usp=sharing 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jessopia74 1,069 Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 Used to love those old catalogues, especially if they had the cross referencing numbers at the back and a bonus with figments for particular part numbers. 😎 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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