whitenemesis
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Has any one changed the 'stat on the low temp rad? Does this rad 'stat have any impact on the warm-up period?
Has any one changed the 'stat on the low temp rad? Does this rad 'stat have any impact on the warm-up period?
IIRC wasn't the conclusion from the other thread that the thermostat couldn't be purchased separately and only came as part of a larger assembly which made the cost prohibitive?
I wonder if a generic in-line stat which opens at the same temp and had the same flow rate could be fitted. I have seen a few for sale on eBay.
It was my car that the main dealer wanted to sell me a load of hoses and bits to get the stat. Going to try to order one on that part number and see what happens.
I probably will not get a chance to do it for a couple of weeks as work is busy, but will post up results. My car warms up to 65-70c within about 10 miles but struggles up to 80+. that takes 20 miles at least, even in warmer weather than we have now and the main stat has been done so this must be the answer, hopefully!
Maybe not, If the unit is located post rad in the flow direction it would open later thereby retaining the heat in the low-temp rad and speeding up the warming up process.
Mmm, I think we have this wrong...
The low temp rad appears to be for the fuel cooler. Could this affect engine warm-up? Don't think so.
(I think 'fuel' in the first sentence under Function should read 'coolant' ..)