Seven and Classics Remote Thermostat Kit

[Grandmaster Flatcap]

I plan to bodge up replacing the K-Series ageing rubber hoses with silcon ones over the winter. Whilst it's drained I though I'd replace the thermostat, which led me down a rabbit hole to Seven and Classics Remote Thermostat Kit.

Anyone used one? Any good? A pointless upgrade?

Thanks!

[paul richards]

Hi Nigel. I have the very similar QED remote thermostat. HERE They fit in the top hose. It has been much easier to fill the coolant with no air locks. Engine does however run cool as I used my existing (82 degree) thermostat which has a hole drilled to aid bleeding. I propose to fit a new (82 degree no hole drilled thermostat) over the Winter. Fingers crossed it will run around 82 degrees. 

Edited November 7, 2023 by paul richards

[7 wonders of the world]

the bypass stat is a better option using the 82degree land rover stat, simple and very effective.

[oilyhands]

In my experience K series engines with close coupled radiators are less prone to the problems of mid engined installations like the Elise and MGF which have great volumes of coolant between radiator and block, hence the necessity for a remote thermostat is greatly reduced as thermal shock and thermal gradients are more acceptable.