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BuckBlu110



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United Kingdom 1994 Defender 110 BMW M57 3.0 Diesel CSW Buckingham Blue
Ah ok, it might be worth getting a lower flow rate like the 115 model then you reckon?
The stat is a Mahle which is the best I can get to do what it’s supposed to. Tested opening at 88 degrees which is what lead me to believe better flow at low revs may help.
Thanks for the help and insight again James
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jst



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How much does the stat open? What the range of movement 12mm or more? Cheers

James
110 2010 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop
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BuckBlu110



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Unfortunately at the time I didn’t actually measure how much it opened, it appeared to open its full range of motion, a good 10mm by eye.
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jst



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A correctly functioning stat is crucial. Of the Mahle ones I have only two from 8 opened at correct temp and opened fully. Cheers

James
110 2010 XS Utility
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90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop
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BuckBlu110



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United Kingdom 1994 Defender 110 BMW M57 3.0 Diesel CSW Buckingham Blue
I’ll whip the stat out again and have a measure up as soon as I can.
Looks like Marcus at MWmachines is working on a thermostat to help with this problem so I may look into that at some stage.
One last question and I’ll leave you alone, Davis Craig recommend drilling two holes to help circulation, did you do this or do you think it’s not necessary if the stat is (should be) open when the pump switches on?
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jst



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Mine is connected is such a way it can only come on when the stat is open so, no I didn't drill any holes.

Marcus and I have been discussing stats alot. Cheers

James
110 2010 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
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BuckBlu110



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Thanks again James, all very appreciated information Thumbs Up
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RoadForce



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jst wrote:
RoadForce wrote:
That's one lovely 130, very well done! I noticed you have full length rock sliders / upgraded sills, where did you source them? Or did you fabricate those yourself? Most I find are too short for a 130 (like the ones previously on your car).


Safari equip sills. Well made not so great finish


Thanks, will have a look Thumbs Up

Can you elaborate on the "not so great" finish? Is it fit or longevity you're not so impressed with? Defender 130 HCPU Td5 MY2000
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jst



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the paint comes off Cheers

James
110 2010 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop
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RoadForce



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Good to know, thanks! Defender 130 HCPU Td5 MY2000
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jst



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Been a while since I updated and now seemed a good time.

Currently sat just outside Glasgow for a few days. We are here competing in a multi discipline sport with camping. So lots of kit to take, four of us and camping. 130 was the logical choice to travel with.

460mile trip up, fully loaded 130, people, camp kit, sport kit and food and water plus 2.6t trailer on the back. We stopped for fuel twice with a splash and dash but all in 8hour comfortable trip. Only 16miles that weren't motorway.

M57 was so relaxing to drive over the distance, appreciated the quietness and smoothness too. Heat was manageable, we eased up once in Scotland on the longer climbs kept temps to 95 deg at 55mph whislt climbing the scottish hills, which are long!. Aux water pump helping shift the heat with fluid transfer. Circa 19mpg for trip up which is pretty much the same as my 2.4 110 towing similar weights wise.

Had two issues so far.

Apparently the shower system is too hot initially! Nice problem to have

Puncture picked up on campsite. Cheers

James
110 2010 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop
Post #1072709 3rd Aug 2025 7:52am
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jst



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LoF Abs servo adaptor fitted today, will see how that goes with extra servo help, initial impression is not a massive difference to std non abs one fitted. It locked wheels before and still does. Cheers

James
110 2010 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop
Post #1072874 5th Aug 2025 11:23pm
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jst



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Nice to back out again this week. Jv deployed with awning! Cheers

James
110 2010 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop
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