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Old 06-29-2005, 06:03 PM
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i agree...let's end the debate on flow efficiencies.....;-)
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I haven't changed mine yet. Will throw out the Wahler unit sitting on the shelf. Probably won't replace the OEM t-stat until it gives me problems, or at the 120K t-belt servicing, whichever comes first. Just don't feel like fixing something that ain't broke. ;-)
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Hear you, I did replace the OEM -which was working fine- with W, thus the heat issue.
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Outstanding Job - I look forward to how you do this in 15 minutes.
Old 06-29-2005, 06:21 PM
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Default Not much here.

Definitely more interesting goings on down south if your post is any indication. With my essentially microwaveable diet, my pots and pans don't even see water, let alone car thermostats...
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Default yes! I have taken notes!! Excellent stuff! Now, if I can change it myself in 15-30 mins, I'll

be pleased as can be! Save me A TON of $$$$$ next week!
Old 06-29-2005, 06:25 PM
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Default Hmm.. there are some ideas to do that, some pump donors out there?

They will be returned promptly!
Old 06-29-2005, 06:27 PM
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Default Go to SASPONLINE.com... they have a t-stat for $15 that isn't Wahler or OEM>>

though it looks somewhat similar to OEM. Wonder how it performs. Then again... $55, every 60k miles, not really worth f**king with, eh?

<img src="http://img.eautopartscatalog.com/live/G400060484.JPG">
Old 06-29-2005, 06:29 PM
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Default Well, that was my dinner after the test... LOL..

My diet is basicaly zapped or bought, so pots and pans get very little use, research most of the time.

Still working on that part you saw on my car, should be out soon, hopefuly!
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it may be an alternative, but as you say, $50 every 60Kmiles works for me.


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