Jaguar Engines & transmissions Discuss performance / modifications / upgrades etc here..

Low temperature thermostat for 4.2-R engines?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 6, 2022 | 12:13 PM
  #1  
SteFn000514's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Junior Member
Joined: Oct 2022
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
From: Emilia Romagna
Default Low temperature thermostat for 4.2-R engines?

Hi everyone. Soon, I'll upgrade the coolant system of my car. So, I install a new biggest radiator, a water pump Bosh 010, new valley pipe and new coolant tank. I must change also the temperature water sensore, and the thermostat. For this one, I'm thiking about an component different to the stock piece. Have you know about an performance low temperature thermostat to my car (2003 XJ Supercharged 4.2)? Here it's possible to find a "performance component" by Eurotoys.
https://www.eurotoysltd.com/product/...ormance-parts/
But I don't have proof that this is an specific aftermarket components, for me it may be a normal stock components. So, spend about 40€ (plus shipping) to a -possible- stock component, is not a good thing. What do you say? Thanks so much!
 
Reply
Old Dec 12, 2022 | 01:09 PM
  #2  
JagV8's Avatar
Veteran Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 27,531
Likes: 4,915
From: Yorkshire, England
Default

Don't. The engine is meant to run at the temp it does. Jaguar has good engineers.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Panelhead
XJ XJ6 / XJ8 / XJR ( X350 & X358 )
6
Aug 22, 2022 07:58 PM
andycuk7
X-Type ( X400 )
9
Dec 1, 2015 10:54 AM
Rey
XK / XKR ( X150 )
1
Apr 20, 2013 02:08 PM
baffourg
X-Type ( X400 )
5
Feb 11, 2012 06:08 AM
SPIJohn
XK8 / XKR ( X100 )
40
Nov 3, 2011 09:42 AM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:51 AM.