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Subject:Re: Slow thermostat
From:Per Lindgren
Date:Fri, 30 Oct 1998 03:42:27 -0800

Austin wrote:

> ~ 5 minutes max - because I've discovered thermostats get 'lazy' (open too
> quickly) after 30-50K miles; they can be swapped out in 10 minutes & you'll
> only lose a cuppla cups of coolant.  Put a pan under the housing & replace
> it from above (i.e. the engine compartment).  Replace the ECU temp sensor
> (blue) while you're at it.
>
> Austin

Thanx for the tip, but I want to change all of the coolant in time for winter
anyway.

PerL

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