Thermostat
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Topic: Thermostat
Posted By: Matt
Subject: Thermostat
Date Posted: 25 February 2008 at 7:31pm
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What temp thermostat should I be running in my 86 2M4? The Canadian Tire options are 195 degree (which apparently is stock temp), 180, and 160 in various brands. The car will be driving in the Lower Mainland, which is roughly -10 to +30 Celsius (for any member not familiar with lower mainland climate temperatures). I should also mention, the car's engine is completely stock. Thanks |
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Posted By: Capt Fiero
Date Posted: 25 February 2008 at 7:37pm
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195 in the fall/winter/spring and 180 in the summer. Never a 160. ------------- Capt Fiero 88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd. |
Posted By: Matt
Date Posted: 25 February 2008 at 7:41pm
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So I should take back the 195 for a 180? They also recommended changing the gasket. On my 350V8 I would always change gasket. Doesn't really seem like I have to on the Fiero. |
Posted By: Dr.Fiero
Date Posted: 25 February 2008 at 7:43pm
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Nope - no gasket involved (short the o-ring which is on the new t-stat) |
Posted By: Matt
Date Posted: 25 February 2008 at 7:45pm
Yeah that's why I needed a new one the o-ring was shot. I had to fish it out with my finger. 
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Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 25 February 2008 at 7:55pm
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Suggest a 180 and even consider a low temp switch if you have heating issues in the summer ------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: Matt
Date Posted: 25 February 2008 at 9:36pm
| So we all agree? For a 2m4 I should be running a 180? If so I'll take back my 195 tomorrow and pick up a 180. |