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Subject:Re: 85 Westy running warm.
Date:Sun, 19 May 1996 17:59:26 -0800

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>The other question is....is it okay to run the van in the summer without the
>thermostat?  Also, what other possibilities could be causing the engine to
>run warm?
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>Thanks in advance....
>
>-Gregg
>85 Westy, 76 Goldwing, 51 Plymouth, 75 Mercedes...need more toys!
>
>
>GREGG

     I have been experimenting with drilling holes in the thermostat to get
the temp down. I find that 3 1/8 inch holes dramatically cool things down.
In cold weather the heater dosn't work very well with the thermostat drilled
out. Taking the thermostat out would be too much.

  
Todd