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Thermostat problems
Posted by David Torrey (more from David Torrey) on Tue, 18 Jan 2000 15:46:07
Just replaced thermostat in my 1988 Saab 900 S. Used a Saab 89 degree
C. stat from my local dealer. Engine temperature still does not warm
up. Temperature needle barely touches the green portion of gauge. Am
I missing something? At what temperature should the thermostat begin
to open? I tested the old one with a candy thermometer in water and
found that it was beginning to open at 150 degree F. At 175 degree F.
(approx. 82 C.) it was 3/4 open. The old one was an 88 degree C.
(190 degree F.) Replacing thermostat to eliminate cold engine
operating temperature has always worked in the past.
Any advice appreciated.
Regards
Dave Torrey
1987 900 S 188K miles
1988 900 S 197K miles
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