Where To Buy Reasonably Priced Thermostat?

Hello,

Looks like the thermostat in my 2004 Daytona 600 is a bit dodgy

It says 88° on it but when testing in a pan of water nothing seemss to happen until over 100°C !!!
Unless my Chinese thermometer is dodgy.... nope seems ok as it reports me as being 36°

The current thermostat is a CALORSTAT V-1028/1 N-1



I looked up the Triumph part number T2100715 and looking at £40 plus delivery!!!!!!!!

Does anyone know of a reasonably priced good thermostat supplier in the UK?
And/OR cross reference to other bikes/cars which use the same/compatible (Calorstat V-1028/1) thermostat?
I've looked at their website but the search seems to be for cars only.

Thanks,

Mark

 

I paid the pricely sum of 99p for it I'll have you know...

Its a glass mercury-free type (red spirit) and it is accurate against a digital thermometer in my tests; room temp, in the fridge, on the radiator.

 

Yes I would under normal circumstances but currently I'm trying to diagnose its white smoking issue and its future is uncertain.

I don't know if the one above is the original or a Triumph replacement anyway. Similar Calorstat thermostats I've seen have been priced between £6-£11 and they seem to supply large car manufacturers anyway. I just can't find a compatibility reference anywhere with their current range.
And they're not a Chinese outfit...

 

I'VE FOUND IT!!!!

I started by searching the web with the Triumph part number T2100715 for pictures claiming to show a genuine part or site selling one showing pictures.
Then checked all the available pictures for a part number. Assuming the displayed picture is of the genuine part you expect to get.
Lots of pictures shared similarities with my thermostat - same shape, same jiggle pin, "FRANCE" stamped down one side, "CALORSTAT" stamped down the other side.
THEN I found pictures of the actual bottom of the thermostat with "V-1028/1" stamped on it. See here; https://tinyurl.com/yzftw35b (shows Triumph packaging) and the bottom of the unit looks like mine.

I contacted an ebay seller with a Calorstat thermostat advertised asking if he can get one or confirm the correct manufacturer part number. I tried searching the Triumph part number on the Calorstat online catalogue but no results.
The seller came back to me that V-1028/1 is P/N: TH3328.88J

Searching for TH3328.88J I'm finding them on offer between £8 & £20!
There is a 82 degree C version - P/N: TH3328.82J.

So buying a Calorstat TH3328.88J instead of the 'original' Triumph thermostat part T2100715 from an official supplier you can now save yourselves £20-30 - but you won't get the cardboard box/plastic bag with "Triumph" written on it

Thanks.

 

Everything you buy in the UK new comes with a 12 month warranty apart from certain exclusions - products which are expected to wear out or have been abused/used incorrectly. (make sure you keep the receipt)

These are the lengths car/bike manufacturers go to to make you think your only option is to buy the genuine part.
I can put that saved £20-£30 towards another new part or spend it down the pub when they re-open.

Are you saying you doubt buying a thermostat made by the same company that supplies the 'Original Triumph' product?

It has been known for years that the same 'official' replacement part for your car/bike at an official dealer is grossly marked up so it can have that particular makes logo (with ickle TM text at the end) stuck to the packet or box and provide you that 'feeling' of getting a superior product. And for garages to order at a discount but charge you full whack when you come in for work.
But the parts themselves are not even made by your car/bike manufacturer at all but a third party.
So find out who actually manufactures the part and buy it direct from them or independent supplier at the actual market price.
Also that 'official part' for your car/bike is used across a number of other makes/models - so getting hold of cross-referencing information is also very useful. If you lookup the TH3328.88J is shows it fits Nissan, Suzuki, Chevrolet, Daihatsu, Mazda, Subaru - like consumable parts in general.

Calorstat began in 1927 supplying the O.E. market and moved into spare parts in 1991, with 5 global plants and presence in 70 countries...; https://tinyurl.com/t9huywe6

Being described as world-wide leader in the development and manufacture of elements of thermal regulation makes me comfortable the £10 thermostat I'm going to buy will be absolutely fine (it is a T2100715 afterall).
Probably why Triumph have them manufacturing their 'official' part.

 

You're absolutely right!
If I had 500k in the bank I'd be giving this Daytona away on Gumtree then straight down the dealer and buying something Red & Italian...

But I don't and haven't worked for a year nor received any free furlough party money from Boris
With my financial background I tend to work to a budget anyway on my projects.
Now finding out my radiator is leaking, not currently sure where this leaves me either. Probably be my next post

 

Oh gawd I couldn't imagine getting on the wrong side of a sunburnt Italian! Nope, only something which comes with a key and requires benzina!
As long as it's Red & Italian and comes with a warranty, I can live with it...... for a while.

I'm contracting with a Ltd Co and my contract was about to be renewed when COVID kicked off. As the company was in the travel industry it felt the impact within a week and everyone who could be was out the door!