312000123 - 1088C WATER PUMP AND THERMOSTAT
Water pump
It is the centrifugal type with vanes secured to the crankcase and operated directly through the timing belt.
Thermostat
Fitted to the rear of the cylinder head, it performs the function of maintaining the engine at optimum temperature:
- with the temperature < 88 ± 2°C the thermostat valve (closed) deviates fluid directly toward the pump.
- with the temperature > 88 ± 2°C the thermostat valve (open) deviates coolant directly toward the radiator.
