Symptoms of thermostat failure on 4x4 saff
31-12-2008, 10:50 PM
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31-12-2008, 10:53 PM
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poss or maybe h/g starting to fail!take the state out put it in boiling water see if she opens fella
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One way to tell if the stat is fooked is to cruise @ 100mph if temp gauge starts to creep up its new stat time
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Sounds like your stat is jammed shut, may not have been to start with but they cycle from closed/open all the time in use.
01-01-2009, 08:40 AM
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Were you getting warm heat inside the car.
01-01-2009, 10:05 AM
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take the stat out and pop it in the kettle and test it opens and closes
01-01-2009, 10:11 AM
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take the stat out and pop it in the kettle and test it opens and closes
Why is that tony ?
01-01-2009, 10:14 AM
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Why is that tony ?
because it has a bi pass cooling system similar to the rs500
01-01-2009, 10:20 AM
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because it has a bi pass cooling system similar to the rs500
So why would no thermo stop you from using the car ?
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01-01-2009, 10:24 AM
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Actually i have just sat and gave it thought and can see why it isnt a good idea
01-01-2009, 10:31 AM
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Are the coolent pipes rock hard when the engine is running and the coolent cap is on.
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