Any DIY tips out there on replacing a 2016 LR4 SCV6 Thermostat Housing?

mliu2018 said:

I have a fairly stuck clamp. Worked couple of hours on them with WD-40, zero movement.

Did you lose one of the lower metal clamps to get the thermostat with the lower radiator clamp out first and then separating them outside the car?

I was contemplating putting the thermostat back and try pushing from the top with a flathead, but get a good angle seems impossible. I just can't seam to find a good position to put force on them.

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txfromwi said:

In my case, the adapter on the bottom of the thermostat did not come off and I needed to purchase the entire hose assembly that goes from the thermostat down to the radiator, that hose assembly was about $250.

It's a standard brutal plumbing problem, just 2 little tips, there is a T-30 bolt that attaches the thermostat to the body, best way to get to that is several feet of extensions placing the socket wrench up at the fender rather than down in there.
And when you get the entire lower hose assembly, check from underneath to be sure you have contained all the bits and bobs in that provided retaining zippy tie, otherwise you can have things rubbing on the serpentine belt if not properly secured.

Here is my video for that entire project.
Skip to 44:37 for the bit about the thermostat and watch to 50:45

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txfromwi said:

Yes, that's it. The part number is also in the video in the beginning in the parts list.

If you can actually get that old thermostat/hose bit please let us all know how!

I replaced the entire lower hose, no sense spending the money and then not replacing.

Note that Rover hoses come with the camps pre-positioned and locked open, that is very helpful.

Depending on your schedule you could try to take it apart and then purchase only if necessary.

I see AB is $150 and I paid, as I recall $250 at the dealership, but then I did not have time to wait and the dealership is literally 2 miles from my place...

Just a quick note about AB, if you are clicking around too fast it is easy to mistakenly purchase after-markets rather than genuine Rover parts.
Always double check !

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