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Author: | dollyman [ Thu Nov 22, 2018 10:48 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Thermostats for a 1500 |
Hi Richard, i seem to remember people used to drill an eighth hole in these type of stats, just to help with bleeding the system. It would be interesting to see what others think Tony. |
Author: | cliftyhanger [ Fri Nov 23, 2018 7:26 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Thermostats for a 1500 |
I am another hole-ite. It makes sense to allow a small amount of bypass and helps to prevent air locks. At least it makes sense to me. Somebody is likely to explain why it isn't needed now! |
Author: | Richard the old one [ Sat Nov 24, 2018 7:43 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Thermostats for a 1500 |
As I live in Bristol I visited Moss-Europe today and purchased some new thermostats one Summer 82c and one winter 88c both have small holes as I previously identified but I know some other suppliers thermostats do not have them. They were only £2.60 and £2.40. Before I fitted them I checked them out along with the one I had taken out. The one that I took out seemed to start to open just before 82c was reached and this would be why the engine was running cold. The two new units seemed to be slightly over their specific temperatures but I fitted the winter stat and when I took the car out for a run its temperature was spot on mid range and the heater was a lot hotter. The wife will be very pleased. I must remember to change to the summer stat in the spring. It has got me thinking about my other 1500 dolomites. My new (1981 reg) dolomite has a temperature reading mid range on the gauge. In the spring I must open it up to check what thermostat is fitted. Likewise I must look at my other two cars. If you have a 1500 do you know what thermostat you have fitted in your engine? If it overheats in the summer it might be caused by your engine having a winter stat fitted. |
Author: | sprint95m [ Sun Nov 25, 2018 11:26 am ] |
Post subject: | Hmm...... |
I have asked this question before but didn't receive an answer then.... Why change between 82 and 88 degree thermostats? Other manufacturers including Saab just used 88 degree all year round. On the 1850 I had, I employed an 88 degree thermostat and the temp sat at the same spot irrespective of the season. More importantly the heater worked in the winter! Ian. |
Author: | dollyman [ Sun Nov 25, 2018 11:46 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Thermostats for a 1500 |
I have got to say, i dont..... I dont even know what stat is in mine If it aint broke and all that |
Author: | Richard the old one [ Sun Nov 25, 2018 2:11 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Thermostats for a 1500 |
I will give leaving the 88C thermostat in when the weather warms up and see what happens. |
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