Vauxhall Insignia - Loss of coolant / thermostat housing | HELLA

Vauxhall

Insignia

Model year: 2012

Engine: A18XER

Loss of coolant / thermostat housing

If, in the above vehicles, it is found that there is a gradual loss of coolant, this may be caused by the seal between the thermostat housing and thermostat.

Vehicles with the following chassis numbers are affected in particular: A000001 – C1145774

If a leak is found in this area, the following remedial action should be taken:

  • Allow the coolant to cool down
  • Drain coolant
  • Disconnect electrical plug at the thermostat housing
  • Remove screws (4x) of thermostat housing
  • Remove housing
  • Clean sealing surfaces
  • Replace thermostat and seal
  • Fit thermostat housing
  • Connect connector
  • Refill coolant
  • Bleed cooling system
  • Carry out leak test

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