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Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2003 19:04:40 -0000
From: "Pidgeonpost" <timhnospamhries45.freeserve.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Wont warm up


"Grunff" <grunffnospam.com> wrote in message news:b3tits$1ptpi4$1nospam52899.news.dfncis.de... > Big Disk wrote: > > Yes and Yes. > > > > One more thing, as a result I only get 25MPG on a run. I used to get > > 29-30MPG. > > The drop in efficiency is understandable, if the engine is > running cold. > > But there really isn't much else that can cause cold running - > either the thermostat is opening too early, or there are big air > voids in the coolant. > > What temperature thermostat did you put in? They come in > different temperatures. It's pressed into the disk of the > thermostat. > > -- > Grunff > ....when I replaced the thermostat in my '96 9000 2.3LPT my dealer recommended that I drill a small hole - maybe 1/8th inch (say about 3mm) in the flange of the stat. I can't remember what this was for, but I guess it would bleed any trapped air past the stat....just a thought...

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