Inline Thermostat Modification No Good?

[dcarr1971]

OK...I assume nobody has tried this since the time that you guys came up with the in-line thermostat mod, but has anyone ever tried to fabricate a housing to accept a 180 degree thermostat (i.e.- a Chevy), but still functionally allow the coolant to follow the stock routing?

I'm sure it wouldn't be cost effective given the existence of the in-line mod, but I'm curious how the results would differ if we changed the thermostat from stock to a 180 and all else remained the same...

 

[The Fourth Amigo]

I am doing this mod this weekend. I pretty much replaced everything in the cooling system and was still getting temps from 208 to 226 idling in 45 degree weather. I can't imagine anything more "catastrophic" than slipping the liners from overheating. Which has happened to me 2 weeks after I bought my Disco 6 years ago. This is my 2nd engine in my Disco and I've spent 2 years chasing a ghost on why it runs so hot at idle. This is hopefully the final fix and I can't wait to see the results.

I hear you. I have a new long engine from Turner with the flanged liners and a new radiator waiting to go in. I already have a new water pump installed along with a genuine LR fan clutch.

 

[DiscoArt]

I've had the in-line thermostat in my car for over a year and 15K miles. No problems at all.

 

[The Fourth Amigo]

I installed a new radiator, did the inline modification and switched to green coolant (along with installing a new engine and AC Cond.) I installed a 195 deg t-stat. I'm getting a temp swing between 195 and 204. I have to find a part number for a good 195 t-stat or use trial and error.

 

[mbrummal]

don't get a high flow thermostat. They are more on/off than a regular one that can regulate the temp better.

 

[turbodave]

. I have to find a part number for a good 195 t-stat or use trial and error.

STANT 45358 has proven to be the best option many times over.

 

[The Fourth Amigo]

I have a Stant 45359 fitted. I figured it would perform like a 45358 except 15 deg. warmer. I'll try the 45358 and see what happens.

 

[The Fourth Amigo]

Here are other vendors part numbers for the Stant 45358

<table class="DisplayTable " border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr class="copybold"><td>Brand</td><td>Brand Part Number</td></tr> <tr><td>Carquest</td><td>60208</td></tr> <tr><td>Detroit Diesel</td><td>3333594</td></tr> <tr><td>Gates</td><td>33008S</td></tr> <tr><td>NAPA</td><td>530080</td></tr></tbody></table>
I'll get one at Carquest tomorrow and see what happens

 

[The Fourth Amigo]

The 45358 is a bit better, but not much.