got ford mondeo 04 tdci runs cold have bled it and tryed new thermostat but temp gauge only just moves and heater not warm eough

tim, December 2010

I've just been speaking to the mechanic who fixed my car.
Apparently there are TWO thermostats!!
He replaced the cheap one I'd put in but also fitted a new OIL COOLER thermostat, that's why it seemed so expensive, but well worth it.
I've done a quick search and found this

http://www.jackthom.freeserve.co.uk/thermostat.pdf

I suggest you replace the oil cooler 'stat first, they cost about £20 apparently.

deke, December 2010

I fitted two (one from Ebay, one from Halfords), eventually got fed up being nagged about how cold the car was, got a proper thermostat from the dealer parts dept, car now toasty warm within a few miles.
More expensive part but worth it, much better miles per gallon too so probably paying for itself.

deke, December 2010

no a cheapy

tim, December 2010

Did you fit a proper new Ford thermostat or a cheap motor factor/ebay special?

deke, December 2010