Vauxhall Zafira A (1999 - 2005) - 2000 2.0DT - Takes time to get to correct temp

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Mon 21 Apr 2008 22:11
2000 2.0DT - Takes time to get to correct temp - drew1103
My Zaffy seems to take quite a time to get to temperature (according to the dash gauge). Where is the thermostat and is it an easy thing to replace. Could this be the cause?

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 21/04/2008 at 22:19

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Mon 21 Apr 2008 23:16
2000 2.0DT - Takes time to get to correct temp - PeterRed
How long/far is "quite a time". Takes mine ages too - driving 4 miles in traffic fails to move the gauge at all. I believe it's a feature of diesels.
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Mon 21 Apr 2008 23:44
2000 2.0DT - Takes time to get to correct temp - drew1103
Probably about the same, I would guess. If thats the case then fine, I'll leave it alone then. Cheers!!!
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Tue 22 Apr 2008 11:20
2000 2.0DT - Takes time to get to correct temp - SpamCan61 {P}
As per several previous threads on this forum & elsewhere many Vauxhalls of this vintage take a long time to reach normal operating temperature, SWMBO's 1.8 Zafira is the same. Seems to be by design rather than faulty.
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