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| Benno The Viking |
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A 115 degree thermostat would have to have one hell of system to contain that temperature without boiling...
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| Smittysorganic |
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It wasn't opening at 115, meaning it's not functioning. Since thermostat was done a few months ago, found a new mechanic who does performance cars and is really good. He called and told me what it was so I asked him to order a 92 degree one, which he put in and now running between 1/4-1/2 on temp gauge, sitting in traffic. It's still too hot for me so getting new tank put in it too. I've asked to keep the s**t one so I can use it as a tool to get my crapload of money back from previous retard.
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| Benno The Viking |
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Oh I see, I misread your post. Bit dodgy to have it stuff up so quick?
 Hope they pay you back but they'll probably make you fight for it.
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| Smittysorganic |
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Was probably cheap and nasty. I'll find out soon enough I guess! They'll give me what they owe me I'm sure
 I'm just grateful I have a good guy now who doesn't treat me like other mechanics do, like a dumb Sheila... Coz I'm far from that.
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| XR9UTE |
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Good move on the 92 degree tstat. Colder ones just wear out your engine too quick.
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| Smittysorganic |
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Thanks. Also getting a new tank and cap since the other wasn't holding pressure, due to cross threading on the tank that's in it. Goodness me some people need a bullet for such stupidity. Hoping this seemingly lengthy process of running hot hasn't caused too many other not-yet-seen issues that may come up.
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| sd1800 |
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Smittysorganic wrote: now running between 1/4-1/2 on temp gauge, sitting in traffic. It's still too hot for me Can't I ask why sitting at 1/4-1/2 on the guage is still too hot? That's where it's meant to sit. You don't want it running cold or it will run rich.
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| XR9UTE |
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sd1800 wrote: Smittysorganic wrote: now running between 1/4-1/2 on temp gauge, sitting in traffic. It's still too hot for me Can't I ask why sitting at 1/4-1/2 on the guage is still too hot? That's where it's meant to sit. You don't want it running cold or it will run rich. Zigactly! And ring/bore wear accelerates exponentially with colder running temps. |
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| Smittysorganic |
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It's always run at just over a quarter
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