Stat stuck open?
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Racer
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From: Austin TX
Stat stuck open?
Hey everyone. Took a ride around the backroads of temecula and the palomar mtn area. It was a cool night, probably somewhere in the mid 60s. The roads have a 55mph speed limit. My temp readback on my '86 went as low as 144. It basically stayed around 150ish. Went I got back on the highway doing 70, it stay around 170.
Does this sound like a thermostat thats stuck open? Seems to run way too low.
Thanks!
Scott
Does this sound like a thermostat thats stuck open? Seems to run way too low.
Thanks!
Scott
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If it ran at normal temps (185-225) before this and the problem just started, I'd bet on the t'stat being bad. The car would be fine with a 195 degree t'stat as I have in my 85. But many install a 180 degree t'stat trying to keep it cooler. ( P.S. Stay out of the hot stuff brother.)
Last edited by FOURSPEEDVETTE; Sep 30, 2012 at 03:11 PM.
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: Austin TX
I've only had the car less than 2 weeks and last night was the 1st time i've drove it on a cool night. I thought it had a 170 or 180 in it cause thats where it generally was unless i was in stop and go traffic. Ok, i'll add tstat to the "to do" list lol
Scott
Scott
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: Austin TX
Well I found that there is a 160deg thermostat installed. I also checked the eeprom and it is stock. Shouldn't you update the prom if you go to something other than a stock stat? I bought a 180 to replace it.
Scott
Scott
