That what I learnt too, the old thermostat used to have a sleeve that would
move up and down when the thermostat opened/closed. See my website for
pictures -and some sort of explanation - <G>
http://www.apphosting.com/mgstuff/
Cheers,
Neil.
----- Original Message -----
From: <yd3@nvc.net>
To: mgs <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2000 2:47 PM
Subject: Re: MGA - Blanking Plates
> I thought the blanking plate was used to keep any coolant from "by
passing" the
> radiator via the by pass used for warming up the engine faster.. The
bypass on
> a TD is external, so a plate is placed in the elbow along with two
gaskets.
>
> Blake
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