I've had similar experience with genuine Ford thermostats and pattern ones.
Quinton Hazell parts are a lottery now it seems, as QH went into liquidation
several years ago and (as I understand it) the various 'sectors' were sold
to the highest bidders, so the brand means very little now. Also in the
belief that QH was a quality item (it used to be) I bought some track
control arms for the Rickman (Escort mk2 parts) One lasted about 2k miles
until the rubber bush was kaput (I replaced that part) and then the ball
joint had excessive play (it really was bad!) in a further 1.5k miles, so
just 3.5k total miles! In contrast the other side (which I 'bought' attached
to the car) had play (but a lot less) and had done over 40 miles in my
ownership, so maybe many more. I replaced with 'First Line' parts, which
were the only ones available to me - we'll see how they last. The guy at my
MOTstation said it's not uncommon for new parts to fail very quickly.
Martin
- Original Message -
From: "Derek Clews"
To: "Quantum Owners Club"
Cc: "Derek Clews"
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 10:11 AM
Subject: [Quantum Owners] Thermostat
Dear All,
Just replaced my engine coolant thermostat on the 2+2 and noticed the
previous one was only in the car for 16,000 miles. (but 6 years) It just
opened at a cooler and cooler temperature until I felt I needed to change
it. Of course the new one is fine and helps the car warm up much quicker.
From my previous experience thermostats seem to be a short lived item in the
Ford CVH engines compared to others. This was a Q one (QTH105K) and
replaced with another I already had on the shelf. I had thought they were
an OK brand. On Amazon someone is selling a ‘Ford’ item. If it is genuine
Ford, is it your experience they last longer?
On the other hand if you need to replace the thermostat frequently it does
push you to renew the coolant!
Derek
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