Description
Facet 7.8298 thermostat, 89°C. New old stock, never fitted. The box shows light shelf wear. The thermostat is new and unused.
Two in stock.
What it is. The coolant thermostat for the Opel and Vauxhall 1.7 DTI and 1.7 CDTI diesel. This engine was built by Isuzu. Opel and Vauxhall part number 1338005, also 1338724, 97135145 and 98025557. Isuzu part number 8971351451. Made in Italy by Facet.
Specification
- Opens at 89°C
- 54mm diameter
- 33mm high
- Seal included
What it fits. The box lists these:
- Opel Astra G 1.7 DTI 16V, 2000 to 2005
- Opel Astra G 1.7 CDTI, 2003 to 2005
- Opel Astra H 1.7 CDTI, from 08/2004
Catalogue data adds the Opel Meriva A, Corsa C and Combo with the same 1.7 diesel. Vauxhall badged versions are the same.
Also sold as Gates TH22689G1, Calorstat TH6858.89J, Blue Print ADZ99208, Febi 179755 and Mahle TX 120 89D.
Fitment
Later 1.7 CDTI engines and the petrol engines use other thermostats. Match the part number on your old thermostat. Send us your rego and we will check it for you.
Fitting
- Use the new seal. Do not reuse the old one.
- Bleed the cooling system after filling.
- Top up with the coolant your car's maker specifies.
Best fitted by a qualified mechanic.