Author Topic: Good Or Bad ? (Read 1803 times)

OUTKAST · « **on:** May 24, 2004, 06:31:16 PM »

Having problems with alternater fan combo too much end play , but before putting engine back in for 4th time what are the pros or cons against junking the thermostat and cooling deflecter plates in doghouse ? Only run van in summmer months . Let me hear what you have to say? Thanks
Martin

66split · « **Reply #1 on:** May 24, 2004, 07:08:26 PM »

i havent run them in my bus but thats not to say i shouldnt...

Scratchy · « **Reply #2 on:** May 24, 2004, 08:13:35 PM »

If you don't mind overheating #3 and overcooling #4, getting crappy fuel mileage and wearing out your engine
twice as fast, then it should be fine..... :wacko: :wacko: :wacko:

OUTKAST · « **Reply #3 on:** May 24, 2004, 08:54:21 PM »

How often due thermostats fail and how much due they expand and contract anyone know ? Scratchy was just given the sane advice to leave them alone or get beat -up . Don't know if you don't ask . Thanks . was trying to test thermostat out of car

cant find growth measurement anywhere.

Scratchy · « **Reply #4 on:** May 24, 2004, 09:28:34 PM »

As long as it opens up all the way to the top stop when it hits 65-70C, 150-158F.
It's most important to have it adjusted correctly.

Here's the pages out of the shop manual;

http://scratchy.kicks-ass.net/pix/t-stat.jpg

http://scratchy.kicks-ass.net/pix/tstat-specs.jpg
(This one is for a T3)

They suggest testing it in hotwater....

OUTKAST · « **Reply #5 on:** May 24, 2004, 09:40:33 PM »

GREAT imformation thanks SCRATCHY we have thermostat failure ! noticced that it is already fully expanded and either cold water or hot water has any effect the bellows have leaked due to age will have to get another one and install . thanks for the info
Greatly appreciated Outkast