John,
You are wrong here. When a bellows type thermostat fails it opens up
automatically as the bellow expands when leaking. I have had several
failed OE sleeved bellows thermostats and they were all stuck open!!
Kees Oudesluijs
NL
Op 2-4-2013 3:04, John Rowe schreef:
> Gary
> I bought 3 of the sleeved t'stats from Nock's about 3 years ago for myself
> and 2 other owners. Cost about US$45 shipped to Australia. If they fail
> they do so in the open position unlike the bellows type. They are 160 deg
> and everyone is happy with them. Mine usually runs around the 160-17- range
> and the car is much cooler for the occupants. For that sort of money it is
> not worth experimenting with something which may not work and do damage
> maybe.
> My 2c worth
> John Rowe
> Qld Australia
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