time for 180*
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time for 180*
finally getting around to installing a 180* t-stat...but i have a couple questions...
Is there any sort of gasket that should be replaced?...if so will it be included w/the t-stat?(seems like my taurus had one*hides*)
I'll probably be getting it at AutoZone..if the clerk says one isn't avail. for my car can I tell them to give me one for a '99?
Is there any sort of gasket that should be replaced?...if so will it be included w/the t-stat?(seems like my taurus had one*hides*)
I'll probably be getting it at AutoZone..if the clerk says one isn't avail. for my car can I tell them to give me one for a '99?
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From: Bonney Lake/Ellensburg, Washington- WCBF '04, '05, '06, '07 Survivor-
Re: time for 180*
Originally Posted by klystronik
finally getting around to installing a 180* t-stat...but i have a couple questions...
Is there any sort of gasket that should be replaced?...if so will it be included w/the t-stat?(seems like my taurus had one*hides*)
I'll probably be getting it at AutoZone..if the clerk says one isn't avail. for my car can I tell them to give me one for a '99?
Is there any sort of gasket that should be replaced?...if so will it be included w/the t-stat?(seems like my taurus had one*hides*)
I'll probably be getting it at AutoZone..if the clerk says one isn't avail. for my car can I tell them to give me one for a '99?
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From: Bonney Lake/Ellensburg, Washington- WCBF '04, '05, '06, '07 Survivor-
Originally Posted by klystronik
we definatly have a NAPA here...not sure if they are open on Sundays or not..i'll pass by there on the way to RicerZone
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Originally Posted by Bob Dillon
Why do you feel you need an 180 degree thermostat?
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Originally Posted by Bob Dillon
The 180 degree thermostat won't lower your operating coolant temperaure. it will only admit coolant to the engine block a bit earlier.
but wasn't that why they started putting them on stock in '99?
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Originally Posted by Bob Dillon
My car is a '99 and has a 195. Therefore, I don't know that they did. Perhaps some others here can chime in.