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Re: Running without a thermostat

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Subject: Re: Running without a thermostat
From: Eric <eric@erickson.on.net>
Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2000 22:00:14 +0000
OK guys, the list is harmonious and almost unanimous in it response to
the question (a nice change from some past 'debates').

Today I went out and bought a thermostat and a new thermostat housing
and this will be a little job for me on the weekend.

The old housing was badly corroded internally (including up in the bolt
holes) so it seems that previous owners used a lot of the 'orrible South
Australian water instead of straight coolant.  I wonder what the
'innards' looks like. The rest of the cooling system should be fine as
the radiator is not that old and only recently had a new baffle
installed that improved its efficiency incredibly.  

This was purely a thermostat problem with the clogged device just
wedging shut and preventing (sufficient) water to get through when it
was required.  An old one, but a lovely device it was, too (made in
Germany) - I might give it a thorough clean and test it to see if I can
keep it as an emergency spare (says he who rarely parts with
ANYTHING:-).

Thanks again all.


Eric
'68MGB MkII

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