i got given a set of au thermos today [thanks tibbo] and was wondering if theyll work? i know you can but a kit to make the EF-EL thermos work without replacing the EEC, but can i make AU thermos work too?
Yes you can make them work, no they will NOT fit. There is not enough clearance to fit AU thermo's between the radiator and the triple belt drive on your ED as the thermo's are deeper than EF ones. I was able to use AU thermo's on my EA as i converted to a serpentine belt drive which don't stick out as far...
Rmyers is 100% right. I was there when we did his, and there is no way in hell they would fit with the triple belt setup. They have to be hacked up a little to make them fit even with the serpentine...
all you need is: au thermos
and need a thermo switch. (can be bought from auto barn for like $65)
the shroud is a bit 'stikky outtier' than the ef ones... you will need to cut a few places in the shroud (easy 5sec job) so that they can slide down and clear the clutch fan drive shaft. (or u can grind it off... but its easier to cut plastic than metal....)
NO BELTS WILL HIT THE SHROUD
however you may have an issue with the 4 bolts that are on the water pump....
these 4 bolts only hit under load on the engine (you know how your engine moves alot under full throttle) i used a dremel to shave away a few spots which i thought the water pump bolts would hit..
hope this helps.... if you want any pics or anything let me know i can go out there and take some for u.
Bozza did it like a week ago. Did everyone forget already? The only thing it fouls is the thread for the clutch fan on the water pump, and that's not needed when you have thermos Grind it off and hey presto.
I didnt have to cut anything, but i did put them inupside downso the wiring was on the drivers side.
And they are held in with a clip that one of my mates made out of some rubbish lying on the floor
I am also runnin EF Ghia wiring loom and EL ecu, so i didnt need the DC kit
I didnt say that it wouldnt fit, its easier to fit the EF/L's in, and the shroud fits all the way to the edges of the Radiator.
I know because i was gunns fit them in my car when i put it back together.
take them to a wrecker and swap them for ones that bolt straight on, dont require any dodgy fitting techniques, and were designed to fit that radiator.
take them to a wrecker and swap them for ones that bolt straight on, dont require any dodgy fitting techniques, and were designed to fit that radiator.
cheers martin, thats some good news for me and my deteroirating bank balance
i think ill go there right now!
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