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Old 06-15-2009, 10:46 PM
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Hmmm

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Originally Posted by Abadjay View Post
That's cool! But the thing is it stays now at below 80C. It won't hit 80C until I floor it up a hill (which is on the way home). Nothing wrong with under 80C right (75C and below)?
That sounds like:
* A bit of trash stuck in the thermostat holding it partially open.
* A defective new thermostat.
* A defective temperature sensor?

For the cost of another unit, I would replace it.

FYI:
I always replace the thermostat housing bolts with new, and tap out the bolt holes.
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