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Correct orientation of thermostat.

anewman
anewman Posts: 9,200 Forumite
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Car is a Skoda Favorit 94 Glxie.

Haynes manual says to have the arrow pointing up, which from the unclear pictures looks like it means it should be pointing vertically up to the sky.

Have been told by someone that the arrow should point in the direction of water flow, hence horizontally toward the top radiator hose. This however puts the jiggle pin at the bottom, and my understanding is this should be at the top to help remove air from the thermostat housing.

What's the usual convention?

Thanks in advance.

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  • cajef
    cajef Posts: 6,283 Forumite
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    Mr Haynes is correct, the bleed pin should be at the top, in any case it will usually only fit one way and all should become clear when you take the housing off and see the old one.
  • anewman
    anewman Posts: 9,200 Forumite
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    Unfortunately it can be rotated 360 degrees. Is the most important thing that the bleed pin is at the highest possible point?
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