Why is that? I was under the impression that a failsafe thermostat failed in the open position which is a good thing.(make sure it's a non-failsafe!) thermostat.
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Why is that? I was under the impression that a failsafe thermostat failed in the open position which is a good thing.(make sure it's a non-failsafe!) thermostat.
The problem is they regularly tend to fail in the open position. They designed it to one extreme... that it'll never fail in the closed position but it easily fails in the open position.Why is that? I was under the impression that a failsafe thermostat failed in the open position which is a good thing.
Yep, or the A/C clutch bearing, or the power steering pump or the crankshaft damper or the timing chain. There's always going to be something, learning how to detect parts that have failed is always time better spent than replacing good parts.If you have luck like I do, you will go "All in" and the next week your Heater Core will go.
I think the only reason I had the problem with the bridge hitting was because I drilled the hole for purging air in the wrong location. If I had checked that fit first and then drilled the hole in the correct spot I don’t think it would have been an issue.Alright, I've got everything in the cart, but before I pull the trigger I just have one final question.
I read with great interest @MountaineerTom's observations on the Stant thermostat that everyone around here uses. Has anyone else had this issue where the tall bridge prevents it from sitting flush with the housing? My greatest fear is that I will replace everything this weekend only to end up with a new gasket leak, so his post makes me think I should opt for a Mopar T-stat just to be safe. Thoughts?
It fits fine, it's also what I installed into my TJ.I read with great interest @MountaineerTom's observations on the Stant thermostat that everyone around here uses. Has anyone else had this issue where the tall bridge prevents it from sitting flush with the housing?
Ah I see. Good to know. Thanks!I think the only reason I had the problem with the bridge hitting was because I drilled the hole for purging air in the wrong location. If I had checked that fit first and then drilled the hole in the correct spot I don’t think it would have been an issue.