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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 08:19 PM
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during a 30min ride to work in the morning w/ oat of 20-35degrees the car doesn't get past 150, on the way home at oat of 50degrees get up to 175, t-stat maybe flowing too much, it gets up to 190-195 in the summer, whats involved in swapping the tstat
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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 09:26 PM
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stock thermostat should not even be open at 150, I forget exact temp it opens but it is above 180 I believe, can someone chime in on this. I am watching the new build/drag show on the history channel, buick gran nationals tonight so I am not in the search mood. good luck sounds like the thermostat may be stuck open.
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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 09:38 PM
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Sounds like you've got a stuck thermostat. That's too low for even a 178 degree t'stat. They're cheap enough to replace; just replace it.

HTH, and have a good one,
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Hmmm, I think if this situation is with a "Stock" t-stat.... you may need to get that thing changed out. Let us know how you make out.
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Old Nov 18, 2004 | 01:59 PM
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Quickly check that your figures are correct. Use an infra-red pyrometer to check radiator temp for a baseline.

Then if you are correct...CHANGE THERMOSTATS
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