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I was having a problem as of late with my TR6 running too hot in traffic. On the highway, no problem, but in bumper-to-bumper, she was pegging past the 3/4 mark with a new thermostat. Not good. Tried another thermostat, same problem. Went to a gutted thermostat, just a restricter plate and she ran too cold. wouldn't get up to operating temperature at speed. Tried a third thermostat, name brand, and finally got it to operate in a normal range. Just a point to show that all parts are not made the same. Exasperating to say the least.

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You are too right on this Bill, new stuff is often made in mud huts!! Before you risk a heat problem, drop that sucker into a pan of water. Heat it up and check the temp it opens at(if at all!!). This is cheap insurance and will make you sleep ez.
MD(mad dog)
 
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