[Supras] Thermostat question

[Jeff Mohler]

Ya...dwell time IN the radiator is very very important.   Some people get
away with it, some dont.  Its a very fine line.



On 8/6/07, Harley <CoolGuyHDB at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
> LOL. I just read the original e-mail sent out. You don't want to run with
> out the thermostat. More water is normally good right? Yes... But the
> thermostat keeps the coolant in the radiator so it can be cooled while your
> driving, then when you stop it opens back up and allows the cooler coolent
> into the engine to keep the engine from over heating when your not moving.
> Pull the thermostat out and your not allowing the radiator to do its job
> properly.
>
> - Harley(87t)
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Jeff Mohler
>   To: Harley
>   Cc: supras at supras.com
>   Sent: Monday, August 06, 2007 3:02 PM
>   Subject: Re: [Supras] Thermostat question
>
>
>   IMHO, it was the blood sacrifice that the aftermarket manufacturers skip
> in the design process.
>
>   A little goat's blood can go a long way.
>
>
>
>
>   On 8/6/07, Harley <CoolGuyHDB at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>     I used a non OEM Tstat from autozone... Lasted less then a week before
> it
>     failed. Don't know what it is.. but it just doesn't work properly. Buy
> it
>     from Toyota.... Its not THAT much more than the one you would buy from
> your
>     local parts store.
>
>     - Harley(87t)
>     ----- Original Message -----
>     From: "Jeff Mohler" <speedtoys.racing at gmail.com>
>     To: "Bob" < bob at hairballcreations.com>
>     Cc: <Charismatisch at aol.com>; <supras at supras.com>
>     Sent: Monday, August 06, 2007 2:21 PM
>     Subject: Re: [Supras] Thermostat question
>
>
>     > Note to all on list that didnt read that closely..
>     >
>     >
>     > OEM thermostat only, if you dont go OEM, odds are we'll be hearing
> from
>     > you
>     > soon after using a non OEM Tstat wondering if you have a BHG, when
> in fact
>     > you didnt get an OEM thermostat.
>     >
>     > On 8/6/07, Bob <bob at hairballcreations.com > wrote:
>     >>
>     >> I can't give you a simple Yes or No answer.
>     >>
>     >> I would lean toward no but just replace the thermostat with an OEM
> unit
>     >> and
>     >> you will be sure...
>     >>
>     >> Bob
>     >>
>     >> -----Original Message-----
>     >> From: supras-bounces at supras.com [mailto: supras-bounces at supras.com]
> On
>     >> Behalf
>     >> Of Charismatisch at aol.com
>     >> Sent: Monday, August 06, 2007 1:13 PM
>     >> To: supras at supras.com
>     >> Subject: [Supras] Thermostat question
>     >>
>     >> Hi guys and gals,
>     >>
>     >>
>     >> simple question:-
>     >>
>     >> If the thermostat doesn't open fully, can the car show signs of
>     >> overheating
>     >>
>     >> when driven at top speed (i.e. airbubbles in expansion-tank, air in
>     >> rad.pipes,
>     >> temp. gauge goes into the red)?
>     >>
>     >> At normal speed the car is fine - if I speed it up, I get the
> typical air
>     >> in
>     >> the system, bubbling in the expansion tank, and temp gauge goes
> into red
>     >> (not a BHG - that was repaired about 600 miles ago along with all
>     >> the  other
>     >>
>     >> gaskets!).
>     >>
>     >> As I only drive it in the summer a pal of mine suggested taking the
>     >> thermostat out completely and sealing the housing  -  fors and
>     >> againsts??
>     >>
>     >> Any answers much appreciated!
>     >> Derek from Germany 88T Automatic.
>     >>
>     >>
>     >>
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