Uploaded April 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
This strengthening method seems like a good idea for the KV6 plastic thermostat used on the 2.5 V6 petrol engine in MG ZT, Rover 75, Land Rover Freelander V6 (and Kia Carnival ?). It’s an extension of the original idea advertised by dmgrs.co.uk who will sell you a seal strengthened new thermostat. In this video I also add on 3 extra steel clamp springs as well as the steel epoxy putty around the seal.
This video is a short extract from my recent Freelander V6 restoration video (part 3) which was quite long and this bit is worth extracting out and adding to.
The epoxy putty I used is here:
eBay UK: ebay.us/uszTwv
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3lZA6Aw
Amazon USA and other countries: amzn.to/3lSdm5D
Here is where you can get the paint can lid clips:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3JVnF0A
Amazon USA and maybe other countries: amzn.to/3Mb5OFM
Ebay UK: ebay.us/kl39Dy
Ebay USA: ebay.us/bRJDRs
See dmgrs.co.uk for thermostat and pipe O-rings. Or look on eBay/ Amazon using the above.
Here are thermostat and pipe seals on eBay UK: ebay.us/eAS981
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Face mask:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2GHE9d6
Similar ones on Amazon USA: amzn.to/2IHmip1
Eye goggles: Amazon UK: amzn.to/2IUSqos
Amazon USA: amzn.to/2GAtIXJ
Rubber disposible gloves are also useful, here's the links for:
eBay USA: ebay.us/GGqmTJ
eBay UK: ebay.us/cE1BHK
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3aikbl8
Amazon USA & other countries: amzn.to/3cdwjpD
A set of precision screwdrivers:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2W311si
Amazon USA: amzn.to/2Z322T5
Torx bits sets:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2Pgmf48
Or Amazon USA: amzn.to/2XlOK3h
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The video is about my personal opinion and experience and contains no paid for product placements. No responsibility is accepted for any perceived recommendation for or against a product or feature nor any consequential damage or harm since this video is just my personal experience. You accept by watching this video that you accept any responsibility for any subsequent actions or decisions that you take.
Note on copyright / licensing: This video was created using Apple iMovie and as such any music or video content is fully licensed by their terms and conditions for free publication and distribution.
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Which states "all Sample Content included in the Apple Software may be used on a royalty-free basis in your own video projects"
This strengthening method seems like a good idea for the KV6 plastic thermostat used on the 2.5 V6 petrol engine in MG ZT, Rover 75, Land Rover Freelander V6 (and Kia Carnival ?). It’s an extension of the original idea advertised by dmgrs.co.uk who will sell you a seal strengthened new thermostat. In this video I also add on 3 extra steel clamp springs as well as the steel epoxy putty around the seal.
This video is a short extract from my recent Freelander V6 restoration video (part 3) which was quite long and this bit is worth extracting out and adding to.
The epoxy putty I used is here:
eBay UK: ebay.us/uszTwv
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3lZA6Aw
Amazon USA and other countries: amzn.to/3lSdm5D
Here is where you can get the paint can lid clips:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3JVnF0A
Amazon USA and maybe other countries: amzn.to/3Mb5OFM
Ebay UK: ebay.us/kl39Dy
Ebay USA: ebay.us/bRJDRs
See dmgrs.co.uk for thermostat and pipe O-rings. Or look on eBay/ Amazon using the above.
Here are thermostat and pipe seals on eBay UK: ebay.us/eAS981
Subscribe to the channel for similar DIY, fixing stuff, car bits and tech reviews here:
youtube.com/subscribe_widget?p=comeinhandynow
Note, if you want to be notified of new videos click on the bell symbol on my home page.
See other videos on my channel here:
youtube.com/user/comeinhandynow
If anyone wants to show appreciation for any money savings, or just help support the channel and future videos then you now can. Use this link: paypal.me/comeinhandy
OR you can support me by using the Amazon and Ebay links to buy other stuff that you would usually buy, it will not cost you anything more, but will help this channel. e.g. Generally useful stuff:
Face mask:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2GHE9d6
Similar ones on Amazon USA: amzn.to/2IHmip1
Eye goggles: Amazon UK: amzn.to/2IUSqos
Amazon USA: amzn.to/2GAtIXJ
Rubber disposible gloves are also useful, here's the links for:
eBay USA: ebay.us/GGqmTJ
eBay UK: ebay.us/cE1BHK
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3aikbl8
Amazon USA & other countries: amzn.to/3cdwjpD
A set of precision screwdrivers:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2W311si
Amazon USA: amzn.to/2Z322T5
Torx bits sets:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2Pgmf48
Or Amazon USA: amzn.to/2XlOK3h
I’m on Facebook here: facebook.com/comeinhandynow
Become a Patron sponsor here: patreon.com/user?u=31365629&fan_landing=true
The video is about my personal opinion and experience and contains no paid for product placements. No responsibility is accepted for any perceived recommendation for or against a product or feature nor any consequential damage or harm since this video is just my personal experience. You accept by watching this video that you accept any responsibility for any subsequent actions or decisions that you take.
Note on copyright / licensing: This video was created using Apple iMovie and as such any music or video content is fully licensed by their terms and conditions for free publication and distribution.
See the Apple iMovie software license agreement at:
images.apple.com/legal/sla/docs/iMovie.pdf
Which states "all Sample Content included in the Apple Software may be used on a royalty-free basis in your own video projects"
