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  1. M

    Tr6 oil cooler - do need a thermostat n Texas?

    I'm in Texas, where everyone knows it gets hot... From what I read, the Tr6 benefits from having an oil cooler. Various vendors can provide the cooler, hoses and connections, and it looks straightforward. My question is “do I thermostat” in Texas. We will rarely drive the car in very cold...
  2. HighAltitudeTR3

    TR2/3/3A Cooling system normal?

    My 59 TR3 will blow coolant out of the overflow valve every time I refil it. I don't think I'm over filling it, but it's also hard to tell if I was able to drain the entire system. im also concerned there are air bubbles in the lines... any advice on how to fill, or refill, check level, and/or...
  3. T

    TR2/3/3A Thermostats in Hot Summers and Moderate Winters

    Given that everything else which can affect cooling on a TR is in order (radiator/cap/shroud, pump, tuning/timing) one generally wants to have a decent thermostat. This is a much discussed topic on various fora as I have found: Traditional bellows vs. modern, modern with or w/o holed bypass...
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