I wouldnt run any car without one, nor would any manufacturer interestingly.... (Eh Radders?) But yes, the 4wd housing re routes the coolant once the engine gets hot, and without a stat you will potentially cook the motor as the radiator wont be radiating.
Originally Posted by
Tony Ryan
cheaper to just buy a stat tho even tho theyre £40 now
You can buy 2 of them and have change for a pint of beer after postage if you shop at the right place.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...e=STRK:MESE:IT