LMR 160 Thermostat
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LMR 160 Thermostat
Can not believe the 3rd LMR 160 thermostat has failed after a year or so.
Same reactions as previous, temp gage stops , no rev match etc.
Put original stat in and all OK.
I am done with LMR.
Same reactions as previous, temp gage stops , no rev match etc.
Put original stat in and all OK.
I am done with LMR.
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My LMR T-stat failed me too after a couple months. They wouldn't honor any kind of warranty or show me any sympathy or offer a replacement. I have a stock T-Stat back in the LMR billet housing. Not spending money on an LMR again.
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1st stuck open
2nd stuck closed - Big hassle as water temp went to 240
3rd stuck open
They did give me replacements free for 1st two.
Don't want another.
Last edited by FKING1; Jun 27, 2018 at 04:44 PM.
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no worries, let me break it down. With the GEN V LT motors, GM redesigned the thermostat housing and stat. Currently, nobody has made a reliable aftermarket thermostat for the factory housing that will not fail. LMR made a billet housing that basically converts you LT motor to be compatible with older style stats. So, to run ANYTHING other than stock, with any chance of success, you need the LMR housing. I have been through 5 stats. Have tried them all. Lingenfelter (failed), Summit 170 (failed) Summit 160 (failed) Mishimoto 160 (failed) and now the LMR stat which has been holding great for me.
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no worries, let me break it down. With the GEN V LT motors, GM redesigned the thermostat housing and stat. Currently, nobody has made a reliable aftermarket thermostat for the factory housing that will not fail. LMR made a billet housing that basically converts you LT motor to be compatible with older style stats. So, to run ANYTHING other than stock, with any chance of success, you need the LMR housing. I have been through 5 stats. Have tried them all. Lingenfelter (failed), Summit 170 (failed) Summit 160 (failed) Mishimoto 160 (failed) and now the LMR stat which has been holding great for me.
I have had one in my car from one of the first to get one from them. It has done me good & never a problem at all. Robert
