> Yep. David is right. Motor oil needs to be heated up to remove condenation
> and acids which if left in the crankcase will eat bearings and other
> surfaces. So if you run an engine at a lower temp you can harm it as much
> as if it were ran too hot-but maybe slower.Maybe you could over come this
> if you changed your oil and filter more often. But at what cost?
> Bill Witz 84 Westy

Lemme guess -- removal of the thermostat on the 1.9L will pretty much
mean complete loss of coolant?

Jeez I hate making a mess on Mrs Squirrel's driveway.

-- RJS