Temperatures and Thermostats

[mike@thenook]

I thought after extolling the virtues of running an 88 degree thermostat all year round which I have for a year or two I’d check back to what the actual manual states.

so, as attached I discovered that the correct one for mine by engine number is an 82, so I thought I’d try out one of Tony Harts high flow ones which allow around 25% more flow when open.
Now fitted I can say that my gauge stays just below normal at all normal running even at 80 along our ‘local airport runway’ where with the 88 on current temperatures it would climb to just above normal on occasions, never bothered me but I feel perhaps having the correct stat is better/safer than running one 6 degrees hotter.
For anyone that wants to check the correct fitments here it is:

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[garyf]

Really interested but just seen the price....over £30 posted
I wonder if he has them specially made or are they off the shelf?
still worth it though

[garyf]

Its a Tridon High Flow from Australia

[StagJonno]

Saw somewhere that the same (could be similar) was being sold elsewhere.

Is your engine getting too hot?

[garyf]

Saw somewhere that the same (could be similar) was being sold elsewhere.

Is your engine getting too hot?

Mine is mostly on the 90 but creeps a little over on a hot day,but not by much
would like it to be 90 all the time

[StagJonno]

Each to their own, I don't get unduly concerned until it gets towards the 100C, though I prefer 90 - 95C.

Highest temperatures on mine are following switch-off when it can exceed 100C though this can be managed down.

[dasadrew]

Saw somewhere that the same (could be similar) was being sold elsewhere.

Is your engine getting too hot?

I fitted a Wahler which also has the larger cross section. Klaus Schlueter gave mr the details. Not at home at the mo but could search next week

[mike@thenook]

.....not getting hot at all but it does appear to allow a quicker circulation than my 88 and, as I said above, it’s the correct fitment by degree for the engine number - no idea why they changed but I guess it was done for a reason
Cost - I don’t think that’s relevant if the part is well made and does the job, unlike something made in China at 1/4 the price