Thermostat swap

[Bongo66]

Hi All
Newbie to this forum and Bongos
Just bought a 1999 2.0l petrol/lpg Auto freetop. Looks sounds and runs like a dream, the only slight niggle I can see is a potential tiny oil leak on the front of the engine passenger side where the head meets the crank case (probably) is this a major issue or a simple fix.
Also I have read that the coolant system can fail, so I was looking at changing the thermostat and would like some photos if any has any. Temp sit around the 1/4 mark.

TIA

[Bob]

Hi

Not that familiar with the 2 ltr petrol engine, but the diesels generaly weep a little oil from that area.

If it's very slight and the level on the dip stick isn't dropping I wouldn't worry.

Regards the cooling system the V6 and diesels must be bled after any work or leak (properly, and this is vital) but the 2 ltr is the same as any other vehicle.

Keep an eye on things, and change the coolant as per service schedule and you should be fine.

New thermostat should be simple enough.

[Northern Bongolow]

heres the rocker cover gasket.

http://lushprojects.com/bongopartsmk2/c ... mgno=.html.

this shows the stat and pipework.

http://lushprojects.com/bongopartsmk2/c ... 2of02.html

http://lushprojects.com/bongopartsmk2/c ... 1of02.html