Should I replace Thermostats

[kketterling]

I'm currently changing the hoses and coolant in my Cat engine (C9 serial #c9s01083) and debating whether I should change the thermostats. I have 72,000 miles on the coach and have not experienced any overheating issues. Did blew a hose which is why I'm replacing and want to go back to Cat ELC which was lost when hose blew.



Also looking to verify location of thermostats. Believe I have two and will send pictures of where I think they are located shortly.

[the sights]

Yes you should

[kketterling]

First photo I can see the thermostat. Can someone verify next photo is where 2nd thermostat is located? If not can you tell me where it is.

[kketterling]

Originally Posted by the sights

Yes you should

That’s what I’m thinking, this is turning into bigger project than I planned. Spending fair amount of time just finding the right Gates hoses, especially the 90 degree ones. [emoji13]

[JaminSamin]

Hey Ken, when I replaced the coolant hoses on my Cat I was able to get the complete set from my Freightliner parts guy. I just gave him the last six numbers from my VIN and he pulled up the drawings and associated part numbers for my unit, if you have a FL chassis give them a call.

I ran across a video that shows the location of the two regulators/thermostats at minute 3:47. You can get those and the gasket from a Cat parts/service center.

Hope this helps.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bn33Jf0wWY4

[kketterling]

[QUOTE=JaminSamin;6225946]Hey Ken, when I replaced the coolant hoses on my Cat I was able to get the complete set from my Freightliner parts guy. I just gave him the last six numbers from my VIN and he pulled up the drawings and associated part numbers for my unit, if you have a FL chassis give them a call.

I ran across a video that shows the location of the two regulators/thermostats at minute 3:47. You can get those and the gasket from a Cat parts/service center.

Hope this helps.


Thanks: Chassis for the Beaver is Roadmaster so out of luck there. Watched the video and they make it sound like two thermostats are under the same housing. Will explore that, but the housing doesn't look like 2 would fit there. Plan to call Cat Monday.

[1doodadd]

Here Ya Go

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[jacwjames]

Since you are doing all this work you might consider changing the water pump.

Check your idler pulley's also, I remember a post on Cat idler pulley's recently, you might do a search.

[kketterling]

Cat sure are proud of their parts and not afraid to charge for them. Regulator (thermostat) $68 and grooved pulley for belt $160. Thought about replacing the tension pulley but they wanted $300. Pulleys are ok but thought I'd keep take offs as spares.


Determined I only have one Regulator (thermostat) part number 284-8264.


Jim new water pump would run over $800, so gonna pass on that one.

[Cat]

X2 on the water pump. But you should be able get a a CAT exchange pump. It will care same warranty but be approx 1/2 of new. Safe Travels

[kketterling]

Water regulator has now been changed. Still working on replacing some of the coolant hoses, but almost done. [emoji1]

[87Blackman]

Did you install an original 205 degree thermostat or did you drop down to 195 or even 180?

[kketterling]

Regulator was 89C or 192.2F and new was same setting.