A little warning when fitting the inline stat to a diesel.

I have egg on my face..



When fitting the inline stat I found it hard to get the device into the hose. I used a large socket and gently tapped it in with a hammer.



I must have damaged the thermostat because a few weeks later I had a leak of steam from under the bonnet.



The pin from the stat had detached and wedged in the t piece just before the engine. This then split the plastic on this:



http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-PEQ100871



Cue steam pouring out the engine and limping home with temps hovering about 100. Had to stop three times to fill with water.



An easy fix but I will be more careful next time.

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