> Perhaps a closer look at a WATERBOXER thermostat and housing is in
> order. In addition to the normal large end that opens as it gets hot
> there is also a small disc at the other end that closes a lower passage
> in the thermostat housing at the same time the large end opens a
> passage. With this type you can't just snip out the works.
>

Indeed I stand corrected. The thermostat I have in front of me isn't
for a wasserboxer, it's for the dang 280Z I no longer have. Man, am I
stupid. I wonder how long I've been carrying THAT around as a spare!