Description
Serck Automotive 7.8259 thermostat, 80°C. New old stock, never fitted. The box is scuffed and torn at one corner. The thermostat is new and unused.
One in stock.
Who makes it. The barcode on the box carries the same maker code as Facet of Italy, and Facet sell this thermostat as Facet 7.8259. Serck put their name on it. Auto Agencies Ltd distributed it in New Zealand.
Specification
- Opens at 80°C
- 67mm outer flange, 37mm valve
- 25mm high
- Vent hole to bleed air
- Seal included
What it fits. Catalogue data for Facet 7.8259 lists these, on certain engines:
- VW Golf, 1992 to 2006
- VW Passat, 1991 to 2005
- VW Transporter T4, 1990 to 2003
- VW Bora, Corrado, New Beetle, Sharan and LT
- Seat Alhambra, Leon and Toledo
- Ford Galaxy, 1995 to 2006
- Mercedes-Benz V-Class, 1997 to 2003
VW, Audi and Seat part number 075 121 113 D. The same thermostat is sold as Wahler 4123.80D, Valeo 820064, Gates TH11680G1 and Febi 17898.
Fitment
These cars used several thermostats depending on engine. Check the old one is a 67mm insert that opens at 80°C, or match the VW number. Send us your rego and we will check it for you.
Fitting
- Fit it with the vent hole at the top so air can escape.
- 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.