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thermostat
Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 10:05 pm
by badobsession
what damage/ if any will it do running with out a thermostat ????
Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 10:16 pm
by simmitc
None whatsoever, but it's still better to fit it.
Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 11:06 pm
by bmcecosse
Not correct! The water won't circulate round the back of the engine - 3 and 4 cylinders! Causing localised overheating, while the front end will be overcooled. You MUST have a thermostat - or fit a 'blanking sleeve' as sold for use in Competition engines.
Why are you considering no stat ?
Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 11:39 pm
by mike.perry
The side valve engine runs perfectly without a thermostat which is only fitted to the later engines when fitted with a water pump, to get the heater to warm up.